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Kimmie sets world fashion trend: Pyongyang |
2010-04-11 |
Kimmie looks too healthy in this photo. Rats. Hat tip Josh Stanton. SEOUL (AFP) - The trademark suit sported by North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il is now in fashion worldwide thanks to his greatness, Pyongyang's official website said Wednesday. Uriminzokkiri, quoting an article in communist party newspaper Rodong Sinmun, said the modest-looking suits have gripped people's imagination and become a global vogue. "The reason is that the august image of the Great General, who is always wearing the modest suit while working, leaves a deep impression on people's mind in the world," it said. "To sum it up, that is because his image as a great man is so outstanding." The article quoted an unidentified French fashion expert as saying world fashion follows Kim Jong-Il's style. "Kim Jong-Il mode which is now spreading expeditiously worldwide is something unprecedented in the world's history," the stylist was quoted as saying. The suits consist of an overall-style zipped-up The 68-year-old leader wears them even when receiving foreign dignitaries. During his outside "field guidance" trips in winter, he also dons a shapeless anorak and fur hat. |
Posted by:Steve White |
#8 Available in the clothing dept at all fine janitorial supply stores. |
Posted by: Cromert 2010-04-11 18:20 |
#7 Flaming codpiece. LOL, you're still got the angry at NR, amIrite? |
Posted by: Shipman 2010-04-11 14:11 |
#6 The elastic band on the modest-looking jacket will be the tricky part. Ask Michelle about borrowing one of her boob belts. |
Posted by: ed 2010-04-11 10:13 |
#5 some Goldbond powder™ will clear that up |
Posted by: Frank G 2010-04-11 09:56 |
#4 Flaming codpiece. |
Posted by: Pappy 2010-04-11 09:24 |
#3 Still thisn be easier than my global warming costume. A red planetoid with a flaming headpiece? Or a globe with Florida and the rest of the coastal lands underwater... and a flaming headpiece? ;-) |
Posted by: trailing wife 2010-04-11 09:12 |
#2 I guess dork's now a style... |
Posted by: Raj 2010-04-11 08:03 |
#1 Howloween is only 6 months away, but with luck and a fine turbo-Singer I'll be ready. The elastic band on the modest-looking jacket will be the tricky part. Still thisn be easier than my global warming costume. |
Posted by: Shipman 2010-04-11 04:26 |