Because I honestly do not even know what to say about this:
. . . I’ll let the BBC do my talking for me:
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to inspire a sense of “identity” in its members. Its latest venture? A range of leather jackets which fashion experts say should have never seen the light of day.
The ANC colours of black, green and gold form the basis of the collection of 19 jackets for men and women. But the green and gold elements have been taken to neon extremes, which look as though they would glow in the dark.
The embellishments include electric green patches for pockets, glowing buttons, neon yellow zips, all topped off with the party’s logo of a wheel, spear and shield.
One design has been described as dayglo snakeskin, one resembles a military band-leader – in bright yellow – while one is shaped like a school blazer.
Despite the variety and the unquestioned effort, local fashion experts are not at all sold on the new-look ANC.
Not convinced? Really? I got to get me one.
[Hat tip to my editor, Robert Nolan, and his fine eye for sartorial splendor.]
