If you're from the Gen-Z, fashion wants you to wear a skirt suit

A model presents a creation for Dior's Spring/Summer 2022 collection during Paris Fashion Week. Photo: AFP

Long considered a classic in women's wardrobes, the skirt suit hasn't been considered a must-have piece for younger generations for several decades.

That could change in 2022 as the iconic set – despite its associations with strict cuts and a sophistication that don't reflect the current zeitgeist – is being embraced by two highly influential generations, namely Z and Y... And brands are of course taking notice.