Donald Trump has always cut a peculiar figure on the world stage, due to the juxtaposition between his tweedledum figure and primate-dominance loom. But his clothing choices are pretty “weird” too: is he doing it on purpose, to amplify the bafflement and make you question your own reality? Or is he doing it all out of vanity and self-consciousness?
Menswear expert Derek Guy’s analysis of Trump’s intriguing sartorial choices went viral on X earlier this week, following the former president’s Tuesday interview with billionaire businessman Elon Musk. “Padded coats look great when you’re standing still,” Guy pointed out, “but they can look artificial when you move or sit when your shoulders pitch forward” – as Trump did during their chat.
