Corpcore 101: 10+ ways to style the office-inspired trend

17 July 2025
By Natalia Didovich

This season, we’re getting down to business with elevated pieces that blend tailored office attire with relaxed streetwear style.

Photography: Launchmetrics/Spotlight.

From the boardroom to the sidewalk, this season’s most polished trend doesn’t clock out at 5pm. Corpcore is the sartorial love child of classic officewear and streetwear, offering a rebellious twist on pieces that are typically reserved for cubicle-life. Think structured silhouettes softened with slouchy proportions, pinstripes paired with sneakers, and tailored staples worn with intentional nonchalance. From Greenwich Village to Karangahape Road, those in the know are borrowing from the language of corporate uniforms and rewriting the rules through a fashion lens. Whether you’re slipping on a loafer with a silk tie to head out for coffee or layering a sharp vest over relaxed trousers for a night out, corpcore is proof that professionalism and personality can co-exist. Read on for our edit of 10 pieces that make the case for dressing like you mean business (even if you’re nowhere near a desk).

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The Frankie Shop ‘Salford’ pinstripe trench, $781.
The Frankie Shop ‘Salford’ pinstripe trench, $781.
Porter James Sports leather tie, $249.
Porter James Sports leather tie, $249.
Bailey Nelson ‘Penny’ glasses in classic tort, $229.
Bailey Nelson ‘Penny’ glasses in classic tort, $229.
Kowtow ‘Daily’ shirt, $199.
Kowtow ‘Daily’ shirt, $199.
Deadly Ponies ‘Mr Siamese’ bag, $649.
Deadly Ponies ‘Mr Siamese’ bag, $649.
Photography: Launchmetrics/Spotlight.
La Tribe ‘Zoe’ loafer, $380.
La Tribe ‘Zoe’ loafer, $380.
Dries Van Noten pleated cotton-twill wide-leg pants, $1385, from Net-a-Porter.
Dries Van Noten pleated cotton-twill wide-leg pants, $1385, from Net-a-Porter.
Thom Browne pinstripe cotton poplin shirt, $1333, from Mytheresa.
Thom Browne pinstripe cotton poplin shirt, $1333, from Mytheresa.
Jasmin Sparrow ‘Deco’ earrings, $550.
Jasmin Sparrow ‘Deco’ earrings, $550.
Photography: Launchmetrics/Spotlight.
Sir. ‘Molinier’ leather belt, $155.
Sir. ‘Molinier’ leather belt, $155.
St. Agni pinstripe wool vest, $599.
St. Agni pinstripe wool vest, $599.
Alias Mae ‘Holly’ boot, $429.
Alias Mae ‘Holly’ boot, $429.
Country Road silk twill stripe tie, $90.
Country Road silk twill stripe tie, $90.
Tuesday signature cap, $99.
Tuesday signature cap, $99.
Photography: Launchmetrics/Spotlight.

Words: Natalia Didovich
Photography: Supplied.

This article originally appeared in Fashion Quarterly‘s Autumn 2025 issue.

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