Consumer air travel has taken off again, returning to a degree of pre-pandemic fervor as people seek adventure and respite. Before the destination, though, there’s always another journey to undertake — heading to the airport and sitting through a flight.

After the initial flurry of vacation-bound excitement has passed, the experience can feel exhausting, especially on long-haul flights of the red-eye variety. The romance of travel wears thin when you’re stuck in the air with a broken body clock and stiff knees, kept awake by unwelcome sounds and sudden turbulence.

On top of earplugs and blackout sleeping masks, your last defense against the ordeal of commercial flying would be the clothes on your back. Fabrics that allow for breathability and freedom of movement make all the difference, as do lightweight layers that protect you from the notorious chill of airports and planes.

And while comfort is key when it comes to #airportfashion, it doesn’t hurt to be sartorial either. This is, after all, the outfit you’ll be landing in. Using Sphere to source for inspiration, we learnt that travel outfits have evolved far beyond leggings and sweatpants.