Derek Guy, a menswear commentator on X, highlighted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his command over Western-style tailoring. Guy, who serves as the editor of the fashion magazine Put This On, noted that “beautiful Western-style tailoring is often worn by men from non-Western countries.”
Alongside pictures of the Pakistani premier, he posted photos of Emperor Naruhito of Japan and Nigerian economist Akinwumi Adesina as examples of leaders who maintain distinct sartorial standards. Guy specifically referenced Sharif’s appearance at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum where he wore a beige double-breasted coat and matching trousers, departing from the standard dark blues and blacks typically seen in diplomatic circles. He paired the suit with a light grey shirt and dark brown oxfords.
Observers noted his accessories, which included a Pakistani flag pin on the right lapel and a conference pin on the left.
Guy utilized a second image to emphasize the quality of the Prime Minister’s tailoring. This photo, taken during a visit to Ankara last year, showed Sharif in a navy wool blazer with double-breasted construction and silver buttons. He combined the blazer with grey trousers and a white shirt. An emerald-green tie and polished black loafers completed the look.
The Prime Minister’s recent choices reflect a pattern of avoiding the standard political uniform. Records from the Government of Pakistan’s official accounts show Sharif frequently utilizes a broader color palette, including his well-documented use of colorful safari suits and hats.
The other leaders mentioned in Guy’s analysis displayed contrasting approaches to formal wear. Dr. Adesina wore a navy pinstripe suit complemented by a striped bow tie. Emperor Naruhito followed royal protocols dating back to the Meiji era by wearing a formal morning suit.
Guy’s assessment suggests that Sharif’s tailoring often surpasses that of Western heads of state.
