"USA Today" With Jenna Ryu
On April 18th 2021, Emilia Ferrara was interviewed by USA Today writer Jenna Ryu about her predictions for post-pandemic fashion and her analysis of emerging trends from quarantine. See the full interview here or read below.
“What will post-pandemic fashion look like? Expect brighter colors and comfier shoes”
BY JENNA RYU
Are you ready to ditch your quarantine sweats?
During the pandemic, conventional beauty standards have noticeably relaxed: People have ditched makeup in favor of a bare-faced look, and loungewear became a normalized fashion staple for many — even outside of the bedroom.
"At the start of the pandemic, people were always a little more eager to find ways to incorporate casual clothing items into more circumstances" D.C. Commissioner of Fashion Arts and Events Emilia Ferrara tells USA TODAY.
She recalled seeing a "strict diet" of more casual, comfortable looks during lockdown: for instance, sneakers and slippers in lieu of heels and pumps, or sweats and athletic shorts over dress pants or denim jeans…