Right now, it's the politicians who're being scrutinised. Like the two MPs vying to be the next Prime Minister. Apparently Rishi Sunak was wearing £450 shoes from Prada, while Liz Truss was wearing £4.50 earrings from Claire's Accessories.
Why on earth does it matter? Does Rishi Sunak's choice of shoes mean he'll make a better Prime Minister? Do they mean he's profligate and squanders money, while Liz Truss is more financially prudent and spends frugally? No, I don't think so either.
Male MPs usually manage to avoid clothing-censure by wearing the standard masculine uniform - shirt, tie and (dark-coloured) suit. If they ever dared to wear anything more casual, they'd get a swift rebuke. Woe betide the MP who turns up in purple hair, a pink suit and Crocs.
The obsession with celebrity clothing peaks at award ceremonies. All the female attendees are expected to wear some sensational outfit, and there's frenzied discussion of which celeb trounced all the others.
The celebs squeeze themselves into some tight-fitting ensemble they can hardly breathe in, just to make the maximum impression on the clothing-watchers. Apparently Kim Kardashian lost over a stone to get into a dress worn by Marilyn Monroe.
Celebs are regularly ticked off for wearing scruffy casual clothes on an everyday shopping trip, as if they're somehow "letting down their fans" or "letting themselves go". Are they seriously expected to go shopping in a Dior gown and stilettos?
Final thought: If President Zelensky can do his job in a t shirt and combat pants, why can't British MPs?
Well it's all about the marketing strategies and the gullible Nick and you surely know that? All the copy cat clothes are sold immediately to the eejits who fawn over such things. And most of these celebs get the clothes for free. I was reading an article about the dresses Princess Charlotte wears and the company sells out a copy within days (they are always prepared for a huge demand) and then parents brag their daughter blah blah as if this gives them some kind of standing.
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www: Yes, I'm sure the fashion retailers do very well out of this obsession with celebrity clothing. And of course the copycat clothes are bought by copycat customers. Why not wear something that isn't celebrity-based but is simply fun to wear?
DeleteOr comfortable? I am truly into comfortable clothes in my old age. Yes, Crocs are my shoes of choice. I haven't worn any other shoes for years. I do buy ones with closed tops, designed for medical people to keep that stuff out of their shoes, so they don't look quite so odd.
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Linda: As a bloke, I'm lucky enough to have virtually always worn comfortable clothes. So many female clothes are either uncomfortable, painful, inconvenient or restrictive. But I've never tried Crocs!
DeleteIf the stats on celeb clothing only amuses us, it's an OK indulgence. IMO.
ReplyDeleteJoanne: I suppose it's a harmless bit of amusement - except when it turns into something competitive.
DeleteWhat makes you think that wearing T shirts will get MPs whether yours or ours, to work?
ReplyDeleteRamana: My point wasn't whether they work or not (though clearly some do bugger-all). My point was that wearing suits isn't necessary to do your job as an MP.
DeleteWell President Zelensky can wear whatever because he's a rock star and then some. I don't pay much attention to the celebrities and never watch the award shows; but you do see all the reporting about it. I guess they have to have something to talk about. Randy Rainbow needs that pink suit, lol
ReplyDeleteSandy: Yes, celeb clothing is a great media page-filler, isn't it? They'll go on for days about someone's "wardrobe malfunction" or someone's see-through dress. I'm not familiar with Randy Rainbow, I see he's an American comedian. He'd look rather amazing in a pink suit.
DeleteI couldn't care less what celebrities wear.
ReplyDeleteMary: Very sensible.
DeleteKIm Kardashian didn't lose enough weight for Marilyn's dress. Conservators have looked after it for decades and Kim damaged it irreparably.
ReplyDeleteKylie: There's a dispute over whether she damaged the dress or not. Ripley's Believe It Or Not, who own the dress, said there was already some damage to the fragile dress in 2017 and that Kim Kardashian didn't do any further damage (You see, I keep up with all the celeb gossip!)
DeleteI don’t follow what celebrities wear because I’m not on those type of social media sites and I don’t watch any of their shows. A benefit to only watch reality tv.
ReplyDeleteBijoux: We don't need to watch social media in the UK. The mainstream media (even the Guardian) is fascinated by celeb clothing. They'll devote a page to a semi-transparent frock or a micro-skirt.
DeleteI pay very little attention to all those clothing stories and never did. There is so much media now seeking content that they scrape the bottom of the barrel trying to find something to write about and some people seem to latch on to it, I guess.
ReplyDeleteJoared: They could be writing about something genuinely informative, like all the measures France is taking to ease the cost of living crisis. But no, they prefer to write about supermodels falling off their high heels.
DeleteMs Scarlet's comment didn't appear on the post. She said "Apparently Liz's knickers cost £200 a pair but nobody ever mentions this."
ReplyDeleteMs Scarlet: I couldn't confirm that anywhere, but I can well believe it. As she's worth £8½ million, £200 for a pair of knickers is probably her equivalent of budget Primark.
DeleteNot so sure the combat pants aren't part of Zelensky's look - wouldnt he alienate himself from his people if he was marching around in a politburo type suit ! I agree with you that the interest in celebs passes me by and always did even when I was a teenager, rather unusually I now think,looking back.
ReplyDeleteJenny: Zelensky does wear a suit and tie on occasion, but I guess that would seem a bit absurd in the middle of a military conflict.
DeleteI love the guy in the pink suit though!
ReplyDeleteJenny: He looks great, doesn't he?
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