Terrelong also notes that the types of fabrics found in these rural styles, waxed cotton, leather, and tweed, are aspirational in a way that’s understated rather than flashy. What’s more, the guarantee that these textiles will stay warm and dry, even in the UK’s changeable weather, gives the wearer quiet confidence. Psychologically, she says, this type of tactile fabric not only “signals you to nature…creates a sense of calm and security,” but also “creates a feeling of ‘let’s go.'” [with] Our purpose in the world is to help people feel more capable and capable in a time when so much is out of our control. ”
Getty ImagesThis ties into the deeper reasons why people reach for burn jackets and their ilk. “We live in a world that is far from safe and comfortable. Through social media, the news, the political situation, the economic situation, everything feels very unstable and very dangerous…This kind of fashion is the opposite of that,” believes Tellerong. “They remind me of simpler times.”
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Sasha Wilkins is a former style editor at WSJ magazine and libertylondongirl.com “I agree, it’s about moving from London to the countryside, living in a villa and the trials and tribulations that come with it,” she told the BBC. “We’re living in really uncertain times, and psychologically, we want to wear clothes that remind us of shelter and make us feel more comfortable and cozy.”
Source: BBC Culture – www.bbc.com
