Pyjamas are the new jeans during lockdown
Confined to our homes amid the lockdown, comfortable clothing, dominated by different sets of pyjamas, has become the flavour of the season. Be it printed sets in cotton or mulmul, or striped pyjamas with drawstrings, they have emerged as chic options to don at times like these, replacing jeans. Pyjamas have become our work-fromhome uniforms and it would be hard to get away from its comfort even after the lockdown is over. Stylists suggest that adding a touch of formal elements can be a chic idea. “Team the PJs with an elegant top, heels, and a statement bag to add a formal touch. If you’ve got a checkered one, then a crisp shirt and sneakers could look cool with it,” suggests stylist Isha Bhansali.
Designers feel we might see them soon on runways, internationally and in India as well. “We’d see myriad interpretations of pyjamas on the runway starting from sustainable PJs as we are moving towards eco-friendly practices. Derivation of Indian culture with art and craft on pyjamas would also be another factor. Blockprinted pyjamas and tie-anddye sets are some options we’d see on the runway,” says designer Ridhi Mehra, adding that there would also be a variety of basic prints such as stripes and checks.