The self titled ‘King of Kings of Africa’ now faces mass protests by the people of Libya who demand he step down from power. Following the uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia over recent months, groups opposed to Gaddafi are calling for ‘the end of the regime’. The protests have been ongoing since the fifteenth of February with police attempted to disperse the opposition using violence. The Human rights watch have estimated that there have been 233 deaths so far in Libya.
On a lighter note, despite the turmoil in Libya Gaddafi always brightens up the atmosphere with his colourful and weird fashion ensembles. He is undoubtedly a fashion leader as well as a state leader. Over his four decades in power his fashion has evolved. Gaddafi’s early yeas showed little eccentricity but as time went on his flamboyancy began to unravel. Gaddafi’s style is diverse with an array of flair. His Fur hats and leather and sheepskin jackets form a chic winter look. The military style suits with gold tassels represent fashionable formal attire. Colourful African robes portray a cultural relaxed look and his silk shirts and linen trousers form a more casual swagger.
From the G8 summit to visits at the EU Gaddafi takes pride in his appearance and clearly puts a lot of thought into his ensembles in order to both fit the occasion and make a statement.
Gaddafi further adds to his unique style by employing female bodyguards to protect him. Who does that?? Only Gaddafi!
Finally Gaddafi throws up peace signs or ‘Deuces’ perhaps, seeing as he’s so cutting edge. Despite the present turmoil in Libya, It’s always refreshing to see what Gaddafi brings to the table. If it doesn’t work out for him in Libya, with that swagger I’m sure there’s a place for him in one of the fashion capitals of the world……. London, New York or Milan perhaps. ;-)
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