In the race to become or remain Britain’s Prime Minister, style, as is immemorial, seemed to speak volumes about the two main candidates’ PR strategies. There was Rishi Sunak’s man-of-the-people shoe choice of Sambas (which actually just decreed their death as London’s favourite shoe), dodgy hoodies from Keir Starmer — also aimed at creating a salt of the earth aesthetic — and hairstyles that looked to be keeping Brylcream in business. Strong and stable etc. But let’s spare a moment for the First Ladies who’ve been by their sides, and proven they’re considerably better versed in using clothes to talk.
Their election looks were no exception. After a landslide victory for Labour in yesterday’s vote, Sunak stood outside of Number 10 to make his exit speech, and appearing stoically against the railings behind him was wife Akshata Murty. While clutching a navy umbrella in case pathetic fallacy triggered another downpour, she wore a modestly priced (£250), and cut, dress with a high neck and full length sleeves. It was by Indian label Ka-Sha, and nodded to her current country of residence in graphic red, white and blue stripes. Simple white heeled pumps punctuated the outfit.
