Politics in Polyester

Making a statement in fashion outside of accessories In an effort to keep the conversation lasting longer than just a few weeks, I held back on discussing the recent fashion in politics following the inauguration of President Trump in January. Since, the discussion surrounding this event has inevitably moved on: others filling the void of our interest. Another recent example that we’ll also be looking at is the Super Bowl. Starting with the inauguration, a monumental event that occurs every four years in America as the President for that term is sworn into office. Aside from it being the first conducted inside since Ronald Reagan’s in 1985, this inauguration presented itself as discussion-worthy for a variety of reasons: fashion being a key one. It’s not a new concept in politics to make a statement through clothing. As we see with the recent example of people dressing up as characters from the Handmaid’s Tale to vote in this last US Presidential election. Similarities were...