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Rising temperatures in Japan and Europe are prompting changes in office dress regulations, as more men opt for shorts to remain comfortable. This year, Tokyo has broadened its Cool Biz initiative, urging employees to forgo traditional long pants, ties, and jackets. In the UK, Marks & Spencer noted a significant 183% increase in sales of men's linen trousers from June to July compared to the previous year. German labor unions IG Metall and Verdi have advocated for more relaxed dress codes during periods of extreme heat. In Warsaw, over 400 signatures have been collected for a petition permitting bus drivers to wear shorts. This evolving trend highlights the workplace's response to increasingly warm summers.
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00:00heat waves are changing what men wear to work. From Tokyo to London, shorts are moving into
00:04offices. Tokyo has expanded its Cool Biz campaign this year. Workers are being encouraged to skip
00:10ties and jackets. Some are even wearing t-shirts, sneakers, and shorts. Across Europe, the trend is
00:16also gaining ground. In Britain, retailers say linen clothing is selling strongly.
00:21Marx and Spencer reported an 183% rise in men's linen trousers. The increase came between June
00:27and July. German unions are also calling for relaxed dress codes. They say hotter summers are
00:33increasing strain on workers. In Warsaw, one bus driver wore a skirt to protest. A petition for
00:39drivers to wear shorts has gained over 400 signatures. As temperatures rise, workplace dress
00:45codes may be changing too. Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or
00:50enhanced using AI-assisted tools AI generated.
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