Fashion fits.

Who could forget North Korea's late leader Kim Jung Il's famous hair cut and spring-type jacket?

And China's Mao for his jacket?

                                             Or Pope Emeritus Benedict's red shoes?

Manila Mayor, Joseph Ejercito Estrada

Of late, Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada, ex-Philippine president who was ousted from office through People Power III and sentenced for plunder by Sandiganbayan (Philippine Anti-corruption court) has been seen wearing army fatigues during his city sorties and while answering queries about Manila's ban on buses.

One news anchor was heard blurting on air "is he going to Afghanistan?"

The late Philippine dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos became a fashion icon by default because he popularized the Philippine national shirt, the Barong Tagalog and was able to maintain the "masa appeal" because he often wore a light sports jacket during his presidency.

 ABOVE  & LEFT, Philippine dictator, Ferdinand E. Marcos



The Pope's Swiss Guard, meanwhile, always looks dashing and daredevil, especially, if juxtaposed against today's world of terrorist scene and starved-look fashion.

Pope's Swiss Guard

ABOVE - Anorexic model Heidi Moss 

When it comes to fashion sense, much ado has also been given to church goers' attire during mass or Sunday services, and to church pastors or speakers during their service or engagements.


 

Left, the late Tammy Faye Bakker, wife of disgraced Pastor Jim Bakker, who was simply remembered for her atrocious make-up. 




Among Philippine Christian motivational speakers, Bo Sanchez stands out not only because of his sensible messages and topics conveyed in clear, easy-to-understand English and sincere manner of delivery but also because of his business attire that shows confidence. That's why thousands flock to his Sunday "Feast" services at the Philippine International Convention Center.

Bo Sanchez, in his trademark Sunday suit, continues to draw young crowd to his "Sunday Feast"

Mike Velarde, another well known charismatic speaker, always cuts an interesting figure in his signature red or yellow business suit, in his well-populated prayer meetings at his Amvel compound in Paranaque City, in the Philippines. 

Mike Velarde of El Shaddai

 

Pilgrims visiting holy shrines are often exempted from dress codes. That's because weather changes from town to town or country to country. The rule of thumb in these cases is to dress comfortably.