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Narendra Modi hailed as new 'fashion icon' by American media

Washington: Narendra Modi, who was unwelcome here only a few years ago, is now a “fashion icon” to the American media.After his stunning electoral triumph, three major US publications - Time, New York Times and

PTI Updated on: June 07, 2014 18:43 IST
Its says that even by “India's standards where leaders have perhaps understood the use of clothing as a communication device better and longer than any of their international peers...Modi stands out. Literally and strategically.”

The Washington Post also lauds Modi's dressing style, saying, “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.”

“Narendra Modi is apparently the next big thing in Indian fashion,” the Time magazine said in an article yesterday.  

“With his shortened tunic, or ‘Modi Kurta,' Narendra Modi is becoming as celebrated for his style sense,” it says.

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