Political style update

Mayor Patricia Chase-Green at her inauguration

Fashion has always offered consumers the ability to open conversation within the parameters of social, economic, cultural and political significance for those who want to truly unravel the semantics of clothes. That conversation goes way beyond the functional and utilitarian aspects of fashion. It is essentially used as tool to extend one’s individual and communal character. For example, people who are more likely to buy into fair trade and ethical fashion are usually people who tend to care about the environment and are meticulous about knowing the details of how their clothes are produced.

20140725last logoWith the government inching up to the end of its first year in power, there are certain images and public stances in political dress code by politicians and officials I wanted to explore. This week I will be sharing with you an update on trends associated with certain behavioural patterns and some of the juxtaposed realities that exist among politicians and officials that can be seen through the way that they dress. I find some of these patterns both disturbing and interesting.

The Fashion Rebel

It has become extremely difficult not to constantly look for updates on the