The Politics of Fashion

The 2015 Federal election is a few days away and I hope you’ll use this opportunity to exercise your right to vote.  In fact it will take you less time to vote than it did to create this article.  
Models Asel and Tanpreet invested a combined total of 9 hours.  Make-up Artist/Hair Stylist Reema Mattu spent 2 hours with Tanpreet.  As the Stylist, Photographer and Writer I’ve invested close to 20 hours.
Following in the footsteps of recent United States elections, a small percentage of Canadian voters in the last election chose the direction for the country.  While Elizabeth, Justin, Thomas and Stephen did not approve this message, let’s pretend they did.  Hopefully it will inspire you to exercise your right to vote.

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 01:  Much was made of Justin’s hair and boyish good looks.  Justin Timberlake’s “Bringing Sexy Back” seems like the perfect dance tune to motivate workers as they rebuild our roads, bridges and infrastructure.  I styled Tanpreet by selecting an H&M dress and a Ralph Lauren belt.

 02:  The world renowned Muppet, Kermit the Frog sang, “It ain’t easy being green…”  Instead imagine him encouraging you to, “Vote Green and eat your broccoli too!”  I styled Asel of PLY Management by selecting a Willi Smith blouse, Kate Spade belt and Genetic trousers.

 03:  Will the NDP orange squeeze out a victory?  What if Thomas changed Queen’s iconic “We Will Rock You” chant to, “We will, we will [orange] crush you!”  For Asel’s second look I found a stunning Do+Be backless mini dress and a Jessica Simpson purse.

 04:  Rush’s “Big money goes around the world…” illustrates how the Conservatives secure trade deals as they strive to keep the economy humming.  For Tanpreet’s second look she spotted the Kut from the Kloth dress and we reused the Ralph Lauren belt.

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