5 things to know about the season of the anti-trend

Forget the usual fashion must-buys and style rules. This year it’s all about comfort

Sweatshirt dress, ME+EM, £165

As a fresh style season begins, the spectre of Covid-19 lingers. Lockdowns lengthen and social interactions contract but it’s not all faded joggers and visible roots. The new spring-summer collections promise to invigorate the low-key lifestyle that has defined a year of restrictions. 

Designers may have cut their cloth to suit the current climate, but the prospect of brighter days sets the tone. Bye-bye, bone practical; hello, everyday exuberance.