If the state of politics is any indicator – see: controversial political figures, rising inflation and a startling cost of living crisis – fashion will inevitably come to reflect the sombre times we’re living through.

Despite reports of dopamine and revenge dressing dominating the fashion headlines of late, the writing is on the wall. The world is in dire straits, which often suggests that fashion and its trends are set to be channelled in a more conservative, sensible and utilitarian direction.

A case in point is the current ubiquity of Clarks Originals’ Wallabees, a so-called “shoe for people who don’t want to wear shoes”. The Cornish pasty-shaped shoe that you might recognise most from your school days can now be scouted on every cargo-pant wearing member of Gen Z worth their salt, plus FKA twigs, Raheem Sterling and Tyler, The Creator.

How the hell did the Clarks Wallabee become the shoe of summer?