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annagybe

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Personally I think it's really freaking cool. Wish there was a better picture

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blog.....e-24102566

12 years ago

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Latest reply was from donnat

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It is definitely interesting, but I do wonder about how wise it was to wear for an official visit (as I might question wearing anything cutting edge in that scenario; official political visits are generally not the place to try out new looks).

12 years ago

Jaime

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Wow. I like the jacket but the political symbolism and interpretation (intentional or not) is really fascinating.

12 years ago

annagybe

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I think of it as something on the eco-fashion continuum. May as well repurpose fabric that may have otherwise been destroyed.

12 years ago

Anonymous

I like it. She is showing the resilience of her country

12 years ago

Lantana

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Literally a statement piece.

12 years ago

rae

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I think it's beautiful and carries an interesting memory. Like found art.

12 years ago

lyn*

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I think it's quite beautiful and I applaud her for being strong enough to wear it.

12 years ago

Marley

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LOVE it! It is art, plain and simple. I would have never guessed that the fabric colorations were caused by water "damage" - I think its beautiful!

12 years ago

Fruitful

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It's gorgeous and interesting and the story behind it is important, and it seems to make a statement about being connected to what happens to her country and people.

12 years ago

Mander

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I agree that it's a little unusual for a politician to wear a statement piece like this, but given the circumstances of its creation I think it's entirely appropriate. Resilience is a good word here.

12 years ago

ManidipaM

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One confident, dare I say ballsy, lady! Great taste as well.

12 years ago

AnnieMouse

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Love this. I love that she's keeping it functional, reusing what could have been abandoned. Isn't there a Japanese word for glorifying the defects? I think that's a really nice piece and a wonderful statement about how changes can have an impact beyond destruction.

12 years ago

donnat

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I love it. I started writing and it was what Mander said.

12 years ago

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