A guide to French political fashion: The subtle and not-so-subtle fashion choices of France's leaders
Hindustan TimesFrance is in the midst of two of its favourite pastimes: political turmoil and fashion week -- two worlds that increasingly collide. How Macron and other politicians use style to send messages This is particularly popular among centrists and social democrats, and is the go-to look for President Emmanuel Macron, even though practically no one in France wears such outfits in the street or office anymore -- least of all the start-up crowd Macron favours. "It's always the same trouser-and-jacket combos that ensure no sexist commentary, but which risk making them invisible," said Beauge. "The idea is that RN deputies must be better dressed than the average French person," Beauge said. Meanwhile, far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon rarely strays from his short-collared worker's jacket -- a classic Communist symbol -- even if his voters are primarily wealthy, fashion-conscious urbanites rather than real working-class people.
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