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Volume 61 Issue 7 ! April 27, 2026
hen a politician steps on stage, the audience notices their crisp suit and tie well before they have a chance to open their mouth. Fashion is the first impression people have of any public figure, and is used by politicians to shape public perception. Beyond the individual, fashion is also used as a symbol of social and political movements, from civil rights and political campaigns to modern commentary. Story continued on page 12.
Graphic illustration by Rohan Kakhandiki
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