Narendra Modi, who was unwelcome in the U.S. only a few years ago, is now a “fashion icon” to the American media.
After his stunning electoral triumph, three major U.S. publications — Time , New York Times and the Washington Post — have lauded the new Indian Prime Minister’s dressing style from his “trademark Modi Kurta” to his tunic.
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It says that even by “India’s standards where leaders have perhaps understood the use of clothing as a communication device better and longer than any of their international peers...Modi stands out. Literally and strategically.”
TheWashington Post also lauds Mr. Modi’s dressing style, saying, “Move aside, Michelle Obama. The world has a new fashion icon. And no, it’s not Vladimir Putin, despite his fitness regimen — it’s India’s new Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.”
“Narendra Modi is apparently the next big thing in Indian fashion,” the
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“With his shortened tunic, or ‘Modi Kurta,’ Narendra Modi is becoming as celebrated for his style sense,” it says.