The article traces nearly 90 years of sartorial incidents in New Zealand’s Parliament, highlighting moments when MPs’ fashion choices—such as sky-blue blazers and slippers—provoked public and press reaction, reflecting broader tensions between tradition, decorum, and political个性.
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He's got a sense of humour, I'll give him that. And when Mark, you would know this better than me. When Luxon gives him uh give gives him a sort of a tickle up verbally on the business of dress sense. Is he taking the Mickey or is he actually genuinely think he's well dressed? What's going on there?
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playful and observational, highlighting flamboyant styles
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