Fashion Friday: Sweatpants, Cardigans, and The Rise of Casual Dress

While COVID-19 has caused double-digit declines for most apparel and footwear categories, sportswear has fared better than most. Globally, sportswear is estimated at US$ 292 Billion, and is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6% to 2025, while overall apparel and footwear is expected to see a CAGR of only 4%. The pandemic has caused a 15% decline in sportswear globally, however, as consumers grew acclimated to the lockdown, sportswear and casual styles benefitted immensely from e-...