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Dresscode: What to Wear On A State Visit

20182 minTV-PGdoc-short

Explore the cultural pitfalls of diplomatic fashion as leaders navigate the fine line between respect and misstep!

Fashion International Relations Caste Systems

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Dresscode: What to Wear On A State Visit

2018• 2 minTV-PG

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Explore the cultural pitfalls of diplomatic fashion as leaders navigate the fine line between respect and misstep!

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Leaders on state visits often dress up in the traditional clothing of their host country. That can misfire, says DWs Gerhard Elfers, and cites the example of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to India.

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