A favorite of President William Ruto, the suit was banned along with other traditional African attire for violating parliamentary dress codes. Proper attire, the speaker decreed, is a Western suit and tie.
Category: Dress Codes
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The Shearing of Sam Bankman-Fried
The disgraced crypto king, on trial for financial fraud, takes the stand. But his hair tells its own story.
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What We Lose When We Loosen Dress Codes
Allowing senators to wear what they please on the Senate floor may seem like liberation, but abandoning the dress code could wind up symbolizing the failure to achieve consensus.
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Senate Dress Code History: How They Got From Powdered Hair to Hoodies
It’s fashion month, but style news is coming from the chambers of the U.S. government, not the runways.
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Lawmakers Give New Senate Dress Code a Dressing Down
Some senators worry that more casual dress might breed disrespect for Congress. Others argue that the harshest critics have already debased the institution, even in business attire.
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The Senate Dress Code Gets a Casual Overhaul
Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, will no longer enforce the informal dress code for the chamber, which for decades has dictated that members wear business attire.
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Maxwell Frost and Other Gen-Z Politicians on What Drives Their Style Choices
Many of the country’s youngest elected officials hope to express authenticity through their clothing choices.
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From the World Cup to Wimbledon, Female Athletes Are Fighting For Their Uniforms
Across sports, female athletes are fighting a battle over what they put on their bodies and how much of those bodies they display.
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The Hot New Italian Player at Wimbledon: Gucci
Jannik Sinner swapped his athletic bag for a large logo-covered duffel by Gucci. It may be a new frontier for luxury brands in tennis.
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The Hot New Italian Player at Wimbledon: Gucci
Jannik Sinner swapped his athletic bag for a large logo-covered duffel by Gucci. It may be a new frontier for luxury brands in tennis.
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Is Transforming A.I., One Leather Jacket at a Time
Jensen Huang, the C.E.O. of Nvidia, is transforming a black leather jacket into a symbol of the A.I. paradigm shift.
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Can I Wear Shorts to the Office?
A reader wonders if bare knees in the workplace will come across as unprofessional.