Sneaker trends for business travellers

As business dress codes are becoming less formal, sneakers are now increasingly acceptable at the workplace

The codes of formal attire are slowly changing, as o ces are now becoming more casual. Possibly the biggest style trend at the moment, sneakers today are forming a big part of the modern man’s workwear. With digital Influencers and celebrities o en sporting them as a staple at airports and red carpets, the acceptability of casual footwear in formal spaces has now grown. e typical suit and ne shoe combo is now being replaced by the ni y corporate jacket and sneaker options. Sneakers go well with all out ts. ey are versatile enough to be teamed-up with high-end tailored garments or dressed down with athleisure. ey come in sleek designs made out of lightweight fabrics and trendy styles with minimal colour, which makes them a perfect accessory in a man’s wardrobe. is trend has also been popularised thanks to the rise of new-age professionals who are constantly on the go — chefs, DJs, bloggers, artists, media professionals, entrepreneurs, among others. From a social point of view, it also represents a desire to be more fashion forward and to go beyond tradition, while keeping comfort in mind. A pair of sneakers on jeans styled with a bespoke blazer is o en the new go-to o ce look for the modern-day business traveller. “A good way to style your sneakers is to match it with the colour of your suit. One can also take it a notch up and add a pop of colour, but make sure they complement each other”, says designer and stylist Kushal Parmanand. Brands are also coming up with designs that are more functional and are collaborating with designers on iconic silhouettes to cater to the rising business casual trend. Adidas X Stan Smith and Jordan X Nike are some examples of sneaker collaborations. Despite fashion industry undergoing changes every season, sneakers remain a constant and are never out of style. So, here are some of our sneaker picks for this season.