Suit you, Sir!: Should we care how politicians dress? – Marie Le Conte asks Derek Guy

The Bunker

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News, Politics, Society & Culture, Government

4.6 • 984 Ratings

🗓️ 5 November 2023

⏱️ 26 minutes

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From Obama’s tan suit to the Emperor’s new clothes – we’ve always been fascinated by politicians’ wardrobes. But should we care at all what they wear? Marie Le Conte is joined by fashion writer and political commentator, Derek Guy aka "The Menswear Guy" on Twitter to find out. "I don’t like the respectability politics of clothing. Your character isn’t determined by how you dress.” – Derek Guy "I would agree. I’m a bit of a snob.” – Derek Guy “You don’t know if somebody earnestly loves something or if they’re being paid by a brand." – Derek Guy Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Marie Le Conte. Producer: Liam Tait. Audio editor: Jade Bailey. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Instagram | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:07.0	Hello and welcome to the bunker.
1:10.0	My name is Marie Lacont and as you may know if you follow me on social media. I'm obsessed with fashion
1:15.3	Does this mean I've made my life a living hell by deciding to work in politics? Yes, yes it does
1:20.9	This is why I'm absolutely thrilled to be joined today by Derek Guy, another
1:24.5	Twitter addict who despair at the way politicians dress, among other things. You may know him better as
1:29.4	Die Workwear, or maybe just as the menswear guy. Derek has been a fashion blogger and writer for
1:34.4	over a decade and recently became famous online for his long threads on all
1:37.9	things clothing. I'm really delighted that he's agreed to have a chat.
1:41.0	Hi Derek. Thanks for having me on, I really appreciate it.
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