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For me it’s a little bit of the ‘Sam Vimes school of socio-economics’ from the discworld books as well.
Upmarket workwear certainly has its place, especially for those that enjoy having the right kit for every occasion, regardless of need, and of course there’s those that can afford it and do use it as well. I’m just pointing out it’s not a reality for the overwhelming majority of folks who work in workshops or tradesmen, pros etc.
Don’t get me wrong, I love quality, handmade items of any stripe(ffs I literally make luxury items for a living) but, to me at least the outlay for potentially better workwear is a privileged position for someone to be in.
It’s late, I’m rambling. I’ll be rigging at the Royal Albert Hall tomorrow in a fruit of the loom company tshirt, a pair of jeans from a charity shop and a £20 pair of safety trainers off Amazon.
I’m probably just bitter cos I still get covered in glass splinters and grinder dust every day ;)