He is known for wearing tight, ankle-grazing T-shirts, but Rishi Sunak appears to have adopted a less “fashionable” look as he kicks off his general election campaign.
The Prime Minister, 44, has been seen sporting long trousers as he embarked on an intense campaign campaign after surprising Westminster with the announcement that he will send the country to the polls on July 4.
Instead of his navy suit trousers that end well above the ankle, the Conservative leader has updated his wardrobe to include stylish long pieces, despite admitting last month that he doesn’t like “a lot of baggy things” on the bottom. of his leg.
Mr Sunak’s love of overly short suits has often been mocked – a leading men’s fashion guru previously claimed the Prime Minister’s preference was because he is hostage to 2000s trends.
On his first full day since confirming the election date earlier than expected, the Prime Minister showed off his long trousers during a morning visit to Ilkeston yesterday.
He is known for wearing ‘ankles’ and fitted shirts, but it appears that Rishi Sunak (pictured in March 2021, wearing his ‘ankles’) has adopted a less ‘fashionable’ style as he kicks off his general election campaign.
It then made a 170-mile journey to Barry, South Wales, before traveling another 550 miles to Inverness in Scotland.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to travel to Northern Ireland today as he visits the four nations of the United Kingdom to deliver his election message.
Sunak also showed off his longer trousers during his rain-soaked speech in Downing Street on Wednesday.
In April, Sunak defended his penchant for shorts after being questioned about what the Prime Minister has called “ankle-grazing ones”.
The Conservative leader insisted he was not looking for style or trying to stay fashionable, but simply explained that he doesn’t like “a lot of baggy things” on the lower leg.
His response came during a questioning by The Sun newspaper and in a lighter part of the interview, Sunak was asked why he wears such shorts.
A laughing Prime Minister replied: ‘I mean, I don’t think they’re that short!’
Told there was a “good five centimetres” between the top of his shoes and the bottom of his trousers, Mr Sunak added: “No, there definitely isn’t!”
The Prime Minister (pictured in Barry yesterday), 44, has been seen sporting long trousers as he embarked on an intense campaign campaign after surprising Westminster with the announcement that he will send the country to the polls on 4 July.
Instead of his navy suit trousers that end well above the ankle, the Conservative leader (pictured this week) has updated his wardrobe to include stylish long pieces, despite admitting last month that he doesn’t like them.” “lots of baggy things” on the bottom of his leg
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives at Inverness airport, Scotland, while on the general election campaign on Thursday.
‘I don’t like baggy things at the bottom of the ankle. I don’t think they’re that short.’
A leading men’s fashion guru previously claimed that Sunak wears suits that are too short because he is hostage to 2000s trends.
California-based Derek Guy, who writes Die, Workwear! fashion blog: He said the Prime Minister was “aware of trends” but “a little behind the times.”
However, he dismissed theories that the 5ft 6in politician opts for shorts to appear taller, saying it is purely a matter of “fashion”.
In a forensic analysis of Sunak’s fashion choices for his X fans, Guy said: “It baffles me how the richest British Prime Minister in history could live just steps from Savile Row, the largest concentration of skilled tailors, and finish I’m paying $2,000 for an MTM suit with sleeves and pants 2 to 4 feet too short.
The fashion expert, who has written for Esquire and the Financial Times, dismissed claims from his followers that Sunak was trying to mask his short stature.
He continued: ‘There are many conspiracy theories about why Sunak wears such short pants and sleeves, but my theory is simple…
‘Sunak is a guy vaguely aware of trends, but a little behind the times. He wears Palm Angels flip flops, Common Projects sneakers, skinny chinos, etc.
Sunak (pictured March 2024) previously defended his penchant for shorts after being questioned about what the Prime Minister has dubbed ‘ankle-stealers’.
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“I don’t think he has a great theory about how short sleeves and pants make him look taller. He’s just used to wearing fashionable clothes and so he wears men’s fashion trends from the early 2000s.
‘It’s not unusual to see rich men wearing such shrunken suits. In fact, this is the dominant silhouette if you visit the downtown district of any major city.
“A lot of guys wear tight, short pants, short jackets and bad sleeves… Men of all types of builds. It’s the fashion.
However, other experts would disagree with Guy’s assessment of Sunak’s fashion sense, especially in contrast to his notoriously disheveled predecessor, Boris Johnson.
Despite his love of smart suits, the Prime Minister is regularly seen in more casual attire, including hoodies, cardigans and, in one case, while drafting the 2021 budget, a pair of £10 plastic sandals. 95.
Celebrity stylist Lucas Armitage previously told FEMAIL: “Politicians aren’t known for having the best wardrobes – yes Boris, I’m looking at you – but Rishi is always extremely well presented.”
Armitage said the Prime Minister’s wife, Akshata Murthy, daughter of one of India’s richest men, could be behind his elegant appearance.
Murthy runs a fashion brand and can certainly offer advice to the MP on his sense of style and tailoring.
Rishi Sunak has become known for his ankle-length trousers and jackets with sleeves that look too short.
The Conservative leader insisted he was not looking for style or trying to stay fashionable, but simply explained that he doesn’t like “a lot of baggy things” on the lower leg.
Mr. Armitage He said the key to Mr Sunak’s look appears to be the “clever tricks” employed by expensive tailors.
The Prime Minister regularly wears a dark navy suit, which comes from luxury tailor Henry Herbert, whose services start at a whopping £1,295.
The pieces, which are described online as “true to the highest standards of traditional Savile Row tailoring”, are made from fabrics sourced from factories in England and Scotland.
Celebrity stylist Rochelle White agreed, revealing, “I feel like Rishi’s style for shorts is a mix of comfort and style.”
“I think she’s very aware of her body and what works well for her and incorporates that into her appearance.
‘Shorts are practical for everyday use and more comfortable. They help lengthen your legs and body.
