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Narendra Modi: Rise of a 'new fashion icon' in the eyes of US media (see pics)

Washington: From a persona non grata to a new fashion icon - that's how a stunning election victory has transformed Narendra Modi in the eyes of the American media as Washington prepares to welcome India's

narendra modi rise of a new fashion icon in the eyes of us media see pics narendra modi rise of a new fashion icon in the eyes of us media see pics
Washington: From a persona non grata to a new fashion icon - that's how a stunning election victory has transformed Narendra Modi in the eyes of the American media as Washington prepares to welcome India's new prime minister, possibly in September.

As if on cue, three major US publications - Time, New York Times and the Washington Post - have all written about his trademark 'Modi Kurta' as they try to "decode India's new leader" ahead of his September summit with President Barack Obama.

"India's New Prime Minister Is the Country's Latest Fashion Icon," says Time suggesting "With his shortened tunic, or 'Modi Kurta,' Narendra Modi is becoming as celebrated for his style sense as he is notorious for his controversial political past."

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