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| After Modi took over as the PM, he was heralded as a fashion icon by both Indian and International media. PIB Photo |
Staff correspondent, September 4, 2015, NewsCrunch
In his long political career, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about his clothes for the first time on Friday.
He dismissed that there was any fashion designer styling his clothes, which he liked "simple and sober".
"I don't know why people think I have a fashion designer who styles me. I only dress simple and sober,"IANS quoted him saying.
On his short-sleeve kurtas, he said, they kept him cool inGujarat weather and were also easier to wash.
Modi shared this information while speaking to students on the eve of Teacher's Day inNew Delhi .
Modi’s comments on his dressing sense are contrary to the media perception that he is one of the most stylish politiciansIndia has produced. After Modi took over as the PM, he was heralded as a fashion icon by both Indian and International media.
While blessed with a good taste in clothes, Modi did go overboard occasionally. For instance, he was seen wearing the infamous “Rs 10 lakh suit” when Obama came toIndia . The suit had Narendra Damodardass Modiwritten all over in golden-colour thread and had sparked off a huge controversy.
On his short-sleeve kurtas, he said, they kept him cool in
Modi shared this information while speaking to students on the eve of Teacher's Day in
Modi’s comments on his dressing sense are contrary to the media perception that he is one of the most stylish politicians
While blessed with a good taste in clothes, Modi did go overboard occasionally. For instance, he was seen wearing the infamous “Rs 10 lakh suit” when Obama came to
Here are a few media headlines on the frequent fashion statements made by Modi.
When Narendra Modi dresses, world watches: His top 10 fashion moments (Hindustan Times)
ALL THE RAGE: How Modi became India's fashion icon (Daily Mail)