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Muhammad Ali Jinnah known as the Father of Pakistan was a true fashionista at heart owning more than 200 perfectly tailored suits.
It’s not uncommon for people who have a strong interest in fashion to tend to pick apart the way celebrities and otherwise famous individuals dress. After all, fashion can have a strong impact on how a person is perceived, and those who tend to be in the public eye owe it to themselves to do everything possible in order to look their best. While there have been plenty of world leaders throughout history who’ve dressed in a relatively poor manner, others are among the most well-dressed men in the history of the public sphere, and a great deal of their success often had to do with the way they looked. Muhammad Ali Jinnah (founder of Pakistan) was one such individual, as he was not only loved by his countrymen, but also considered by many to be among the best-dressed individuals of his era. The following are just a few reasons why Jinnah was considered to be so well-dressed, as well as how the modern man can incorporate aspects of Jinnah’s appearance into their own look. You can see a full list of who we can consider to be the Best Dressed leaders of all time.
The Monocle
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was known for his penchant for fashion and he used menswear accessories to highlight and accentuate his trademark aesthetic. Jinnah was a huge fan of the monocle, a piece that really helped to define his look. While monocles were not unheard of at the time, Jinnah was one of the few world leaders to wear one with such prominence, and he truly made the look his own. Monocles were not only used for their functional purposes, but were worn also as status symbols. It’s no secret that Jinnah had a great deal of wealth at the time of his peak prominence, and the monocle he wore served to showcase not only his wealth but also his interest in accessories and fashion.
A Wide Collection of Tailored Suits
One of the main reasons why Muhammad Ali Jinnah is considered to be one of the most well-dressed men in history has to do with the fact that he was a huge supporter and wearer of the well-tailored suit. Never one to sit back and wear whatever came through the door, Jinnah purportedly owned a collection of over 200 tailored suits, and would wear a different piece each day. As a result, Jinnah’s outfits were always unique; he rarely appeared wearing the same thing more than once. In a time when poverty ran rampant, Jinnah was one of the few the was able to partake in the wondrous ways of fashion. Congratulations to Muhammad Ali Jinnah for being voted the Fifth Best Dressed World Leader of all-time.
Takeaways for the Modern Man
Modern men can learn quite a bit from how Muhammad Ali Jinnah dressed. With vintage fashion making a huge comeback, the monocle doesn’t have to be a novelty item anymore and it can look fantastic with the proper ensemble. Most people would never dream to own 200 suits but to modernize Jinnah’s aesthetic, you should mix and match your menswear pieces to create a new and innovative look on the daily basis. Don’t get caught in the trap of wearing the same look everyday and take the initiative to switch up your look and accessorize with unexpected pieces.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah had an array of achievements under his belt: distinguished legal luminary, parliamentarian, freedom fighter, fearless Muslim leader and of course, the founder of Pakistan. What is often missed out is the fact that he was also an impeccable dresser; a lover of classy suits and kurtas.
His tall, lean physique enabled him to carry off sharp silhouettes and shapes which his contemporaries could not. Having spent a considerable time in London, one of the most fashionable cities in the world, he was inclined to choose clothes which looked and felt expensive. One of England’s oldest bespoke tailoring firm, the esteemed Savile Row, would design suits for him which makes his pictures stand out even today.
The transition from English dandy to Muslim leader is apparent in his outfits. From the fitted waistcoat and suits he favoured in the cold English weather, he moved into wearing shalwar kameez, widely recognized now as the national dress of Pakistan.
Whether it was Western or Eastern wear, there is no doubt that he wore it with style. His suits fitted him perfectly, a characteristic of Savile Row’s tailoring. Always opting for neutral palettes, his wardrobe consisted or blacks, whites and greys. He would finish off his look with a silk tie, which would stop the ensemble from looking too severe. Such iconic use of accessories was also apparent in his local dress; he would finish off his sherwani with a karakuli cap. This cap remains a part of Quaid’s image to date.
If someone were to imitate Jinnah’s style now, he would be lauded for his elegance and sartorial instincts. It is not surprising that designers such as Abdul Samad are using him as an inspiration for their menswear collections. No matter how many independence days we have, the Quaid’s style will never grow old.
It’s not uncommon for people who have a strong interest in fashion to tend to pick apart the way celebrities and otherwise famous individuals dress. After all, fashion can have a strong impact on how a person is perceived, and those who tend to be in the public eye owe it to themselves to do everything possible in order to look their best. While there have been plenty of world leaders throughout history who’ve dressed in a relatively poor manner, others are among the most well-dressed men in the history of the public sphere, and a great deal of their success often had to do with the way they looked. Muhammad Ali Jinnah (founder of Pakistan) was one such individual, as he was not only loved by his countrymen, but also considered by many to be among the best-dressed individuals of his era. The following are just a few reasons why Jinnah was considered to be so well-dressed, as well as how the modern man can incorporate aspects of Jinnah’s appearance into their own look. You can see a full list of who we can consider to be the Best Dressed leaders of all time.
The Monocle
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was known for his penchant for fashion and he used menswear accessories to highlight and accentuate his trademark aesthetic. Jinnah was a huge fan of the monocle, a piece that really helped to define his look. While monocles were not unheard of at the time, Jinnah was one of the few world leaders to wear one with such prominence, and he truly made the look his own. Monocles were not only used for their functional purposes, but were worn also as status symbols. It’s no secret that Jinnah had a great deal of wealth at the time of his peak prominence, and the monocle he wore served to showcase not only his wealth but also his interest in accessories and fashion.
A Wide Collection of Tailored Suits
One of the main reasons why Muhammad Ali Jinnah is considered to be one of the most well-dressed men in history has to do with the fact that he was a huge supporter and wearer of the well-tailored suit. Never one to sit back and wear whatever came through the door, Jinnah purportedly owned a collection of over 200 tailored suits, and would wear a different piece each day. As a result, Jinnah’s outfits were always unique; he rarely appeared wearing the same thing more than once. In a time when poverty ran rampant, Jinnah was one of the few the was able to partake in the wondrous ways of fashion. Congratulations to Muhammad Ali Jinnah for being voted the Fifth Best Dressed World Leader of all-time.
Takeaways for the Modern Man
Modern men can learn quite a bit from how Muhammad Ali Jinnah dressed. With vintage fashion making a huge comeback, the monocle doesn’t have to be a novelty item anymore and it can look fantastic with the proper ensemble. Most people would never dream to own 200 suits but to modernize Jinnah’s aesthetic, you should mix and match your menswear pieces to create a new and innovative look on the daily basis. Don’t get caught in the trap of wearing the same look everyday and take the initiative to switch up your look and accessorize with unexpected pieces.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah had an array of achievements under his belt: distinguished legal luminary, parliamentarian, freedom fighter, fearless Muslim leader and of course, the founder of Pakistan. What is often missed out is the fact that he was also an impeccable dresser; a lover of classy suits and kurtas.
His tall, lean physique enabled him to carry off sharp silhouettes and shapes which his contemporaries could not. Having spent a considerable time in London, one of the most fashionable cities in the world, he was inclined to choose clothes which looked and felt expensive. One of England’s oldest bespoke tailoring firm, the esteemed Savile Row, would design suits for him which makes his pictures stand out even today.
The transition from English dandy to Muslim leader is apparent in his outfits. From the fitted waistcoat and suits he favoured in the cold English weather, he moved into wearing shalwar kameez, widely recognized now as the national dress of Pakistan.
Whether it was Western or Eastern wear, there is no doubt that he wore it with style. His suits fitted him perfectly, a characteristic of Savile Row’s tailoring. Always opting for neutral palettes, his wardrobe consisted or blacks, whites and greys. He would finish off his look with a silk tie, which would stop the ensemble from looking too severe. Such iconic use of accessories was also apparent in his local dress; he would finish off his sherwani with a karakuli cap. This cap remains a part of Quaid’s image to date.
If someone were to imitate Jinnah’s style now, he would be lauded for his elegance and sartorial instincts. It is not surprising that designers such as Abdul Samad are using him as an inspiration for their menswear collections. No matter how many independence days we have, the Quaid’s style will never grow old.
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Then why do you hate him?
