Fashion Trends & Tours in Italy

I found an interesing article,written by a fashion writer from Associated Press, Daniela Petroff, about the latest wearing habits of the Pope.

She writes:

…wearing Gucci sunglasses and bright red Prada loafers, the vintage styles have turned Benedict into something of a fashion celebrity.

and in other excerpts

Called a “caumaro,” the long forgotten head-covering dates back to the Middle Ages and figures in many famous papal portraits, including one of Julius II by Raphael

she points out

The 78-year-old Benedict lacks John Paul’s natural charisma, and the trappings of Vatican splendor may be a way to compensate.

But those who know Joseph Ratzinger dismiss any notion of vanity in the pope’s dressing habits.

“He wouldn’t know Gucci from Smoochi”, said Marjorie Weeke, a former official at the Vatican’s Social Communications office.

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