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By Yilin Du<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Staff Writer<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Fashion and diplomacy, two seemingly different topics, actually have a mutually benificial role. When First Ladies go on state visits, people analyze\u00a0what they wear, from brands to colors.<\/p>\n

\"PhotoWith the recent visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington, his wife, Peng Liyuan, and FLOTUS Michelle Obama were under comparison. Peng Liyuan <\/a>is known for her traditional Chinese style, while Michelle Obama is known for her unique taste featuring vibrant colors and patterns by up and coming designers. The two first ladies each had shown their styles with a touch of\u00a0the beauty and culture of their respective countries. During the state dinner in honor of\u00a0China’s\u00a0First Couple, Mrs. Obama wore\u00a0a black\u00a0gown by Vera Wang, a Chinese-American designer.<\/p>\n

Fashion can also be used to create links between countries establishing better relationships. According to The Week<\/a>, <\/em>Michelle Obama has become a fashion icon in India, a culture\u00a0that previously equated beauty with whiteness. By curating her appearance, she partly\u00a0helped to end some of the\u00a0stigma against dark skin.<\/p>\n

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In a similar case, the United Kingdom’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge\u00a0showcased\u00a0diplomatic fashion on an official royal tour to Canada in 2011. The International Business Times<\/a> complimented the Duchess’s\u00a0fashion diplomacy, calling her choice of a diamond maple leaf brooch, the national symbol of Canada, a “smart fashion move.”<\/p>\n

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Fashion is important not only to First Ladies and the Duchess, but also\u00a0to presidential candidates, who rely on color psychology. According to ABC News<\/a>, \u201cWhile a presidential candidate\u2019s tie color rarely makes post-debate headlines<\/a>, the tie he chooses to wear around his neck can send as much of a message as the words he chooses to come out of his mouth.”<\/p>\n

Even Pope Francis<\/a>, during his tour of the Americas, pays attention to his attire. His\u00a0classic all-white cassock and simple black shoes convey\u00a0the simplicity of the Pope, with a white skull cap and a cross on a silver chain as his only accessories. According to Time<\/a>, the Pope is the only member of the clerical hierarchy who can wear a white skull cap.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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