TM Lewin's announcement that it will close all of its stores as it calls in administrators strikes another blow for formalwear, now that the rigours of our suiting wardrobe are no longer in demand.
The shirting retailer will shutter its 66 stores in Britain, and cut 600 jobs, to move its business online only.It follows in the solemn steps of Karen Millen, Oasis and Laura Ashley, which have all closed their stores since the Covid-19 crisis took hold.
In the case of TM Lewin, it’s another ominous nail in the pinstriped coffin of formal attire.When Boris Johnson’s historic announcement in March put Britain into lockdown, the Prime Minister advised that if we could work at home, we should.
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