Fashion in Themys

Bureau wear
Bureau wear is a style of clothing associated with or  contexts. This commonly entails the wearing of a, though local custom and the degree of formality varies. A with  is usually worn under a  or, paired with matching  ranging in color generally from  or  to.

Bureau wear originated in the 15th century AC as the style of excellence of urban professionals, namely and, in Azoran cities. By the late 14th century AC, the suit had become a sort of "class uniform" of the burgeoning , establishing itself in contrast to the garishly-colored of the. The advent of the Age of Revolution saw this distinction gain political significance, influencing fashion across class lines throughout Azora and the wider world.

The design of bureau wear has evolved throughout the decades, influenced both by cross-contact with other cultures and by social and political upheavals at home. The growing autonomy of women over the 15th and 16th centuries AC, dictated the expansion of bureau wear to include them. Simultaneously, increased contact with the Eastern World, through colonial and commercial interests, brought Eastern designs such as the or the  to the fore. These influences, coupled with the emulation of Western styles in the Golden Arch region, would increasingly dictate the adoption of bureau wear as a truly global style.

More recently, from the mid-16th century AC onward, the primary divide has been between the so-called classic style, characterized by the presence of breast pockets and prominent turndown collars, and the modern style, characterized by a flat or absent collar and a more streamlined look. These two styles frequently intersect, rising and falling in popularity throughout past decades.

Lounge wear
Lounge wear, once the preferred leisurely day wear for men, is now mostly worn for formal or semi-formal daytime events. A or  is paired with a  and, complimented occasionally by the use of a  or. The waistcoat differs in design from bureau wear through the presence of a wider or V-shaped neckline, sometimes incorporating a lapel. The waistcoat is shorter as well, to facilitate horseriding. Colours are flexible and varied, with the most common style combining a brightly-colored waistcoat with a white shirt and neutral-coloured trousers.

Lounge wear originated from the intersection of aristocratic fashions such as the and professional styles in late 13th and early 14th century Azora. Historically, the rising bourgeoisie had sought to imitate and adopt the wardrobe of the nobility, particularly during social outings to showcase their rising social status. The Revolutions of the early 15th Century would see this elitist form of dress increasingly stigmatized, both politically and socially, as a "yoke of ornament". Lounge wear, in contrast, mirrored professional or military attire in form whilst incorporating some of the ornamentation of the dwindling aristocratic styles, such as the use of richer, more garishly-colored fabrics and patterns, and the use of embroidery.