Nikki Haley is wearing a sweater designed by a pro-Palestine designer and her fashion choice is getting some buzz.
It may be silly and low on the priority list of the concerns of voters but fashion diplomacy is a thing in politics. The issue was very apparent during the Trump administration. Melania Trump brought a whole new level of interest in fashion in politics because she was always so exquisitely attired. A former model, she wore clothes so well and her wardrobe was impressive, despite the initial refusal of some top designers to dress the first lady.
For example, when President and Mrs. Macron visited the White House, Melania wore clothing with a nod to French designers. The same care in her wardrobe was taken when she traveled to Europe.
It isn’t just women who come under the microscope, though. Sometimes it also reaches the presidents. Remember when people mocked Barack…
