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How Does Fashion Influence Political Power and Elections?

by Rosie Deacon Bacon sandwiches, purple power suits and scruffy hair. Yes, believe it or not, they all have something in common.  Cast your minds back to 2018, the year Teresa May’s infamous dancing queen moves were ignited by her walk on stage at the Conservative conference party, attracting more than just the attention of the Tories. Her black pin stripe power suit and the gold statement jewellery were more on show than the speech she delivered, whilst she jazz handed her way towards the microphone. And why is that? Should it really matter what a politician is wearing, as long as they do their job diligently? With the upcoming 2024 US Presidential Election, fashion seems to be overlooked and overstated.  The red propaganda Trump has donned for most of his rallies and public appearances showcase his plethora of red ties and red caps, with the slogan “Make America Great Again.” The Republican party colour, along with the camaraderie of all his supporters, who wear the same ties and ca