Recognizing that he comes from the Kamba tribe, a people stereotyped for colour clashing their clothes in the name of looking fashionable, flamboyant politician Mike Sonko has announced that he is looking for a fashion stylist who will take care of his appearance.
“Good morning watu wangu. Si munajua mimi ni mkambodia na sisi upenda ku colour clash sana alafu sina designer mi ujichuzia… (Good morning my people. You know that I belong to the Kamba community and we like colour clashing our clothes. But now I don’t have a designer so you guys pick for me…),” Sonko said.
The former Nairobi governor posted photos of himself in a dapper navy blue three piece suit with a matching homburg hat, pocket square and a gold and blue lapel pin. In all three photos, however, he had three different pairs of shoes in black, grey and blue colors. He asked his followers which pair looked good with his attire ensemble.
“Hebu munichagulie ni viatu gani hapa zina match na hii suti. Na pia natafuta designer starting salo 30k monthly leave your phone number here. Since conmen might take advantage I will personally call you today once free. Kuweni na siku njema (You guys pick for me which pair of shoes will match well with this suit. Also, I am looking for a designer. The starting salary will be Sh 30,000 a month. Leave your phone number here),” Sonko said.
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Sonko’s intention of hiring a stylist/designer comes weeks after he posted several photos of his humongous walk in closets with hundreds of pairs of shoes and designer clothes. He especially likes items from the Louis Vuitton fashion stable and is often spotted casually wearing outfits that cost over Sh50,000.
Despite owning expensive fashionable items, he at times dresses in a manner that appears to clash several styles such as wearing a suit with a funny looking hat, having several huge rings on his fingers and pairing the ensemble with several gold chains. Having a designer/stylist will go a long way in rebranding his image.
Fashion stylists bring their expertise, creativity and industry knowledge to help individuals navigate the world of fashion. Their ability to curate looks, provide guidance and create visually appealing aesthetics is invaluable in shaping personal style and making a statement in the fashion realm.
