If I had to hazard a guess, I’d say that many of us spent much more time in front of the television this year than we ever have before. In a year like no other, where restrictions were in place limiting interactions, work commutes became virtually obsolete and even leaving the house was largely discouraged, our living rooms became safe havens and our TVs filled the social calendar.
Luckily, there was many an option when it came to quality TV and often a weeknight marathon would result in more than just entertainment. It would also leave us feeling sartorially inspired. From Zoë Kravtiz’s incredibly cool character in High Fidelity to the glitz and glamour of the costumes on Netflix’s Hollywood, these shows transported us to worlds in which the words “pandemic” and “unprecedented” were not a part of the everyday vernacular.
Between Connell’s chain in Normal People and the quintessential red beret that made an appearance in Emily in Paris, there have been several looks this year that managed to capture the attention of the fashion industry (and the world). And while you could argue that we just had nothing better to gossip about, I’d contest that character costumes were just particularly good in 2020. To prove this exact point, I’ve put together a list of my favourite television fashion moments from this year. Keep scrolling to see the most noteworthy looks.
