Another picture from the campaign trail in Iran. Note how Ahmenejad's helper behind him wears the exact same outfit as the (outgoing?) President...Is this some sort of party uniform?
This blog inter-links fashion with politics, it highlights the importance of a political wardrobe and says You Are What You Wear. Fashion is a powerful way of expression, one that politicians - dictators as well as popularly elected - has explored in the past, still do today and will be doing tomorrow.
Hellqvist is the Editor of Dazed Digital and has an MA in Arts & Politics from Goldsmiths University, while also working as a freelance journalist for i-D, Men's Vogue (China), Vogue Korea, AnOther Man, Dazed & Confused and Dazed Digital. He also writes a political style blog - The Spin - for Another Magazine's website. Contact: david@davidhellqvist.com
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