"Objectively speaking, the Modi Kurta itself does not exactly represent an extraordinary aesthetic advance; rather it symbolizes a set of values. And therein lies its allure," it adds.
Probing "what Narendra Modi's fashion says about his politics," the Washington Post says: "Move aside, Michelle Obama. The world has a new fashion icon.
"And no, it's not Vladimir Putin, despite his fitness regimen - it's India's new prime minister, Narendra Modi."
"Countless articles have been written about his look, from his vast collection of hats to his iconic long tunic, the #ModiKurta. Yes, it has its own hashtag," it notes.
"Although Modi has a carefully cultivated Hindu nationalist image, it doesn't mean he isn't a fan of European designers," the Post says.
