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Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Justin Trudeau's colourful shoes to meet King Charles raise eyebrows: 'SLOPPY MESS'
King Charles greets former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he arrives to the open of the first session of the 45th Parliament of Canada in the Senate of Canada in Ottawa on May 27, 2025. Photo by AARON CHOWN / POOL/AFP via Getty Images Justin Trudeau is usually known for his choice of novelty socks. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account However, it was the former prime minister's selection of footwear during King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit that raised eyebrows on social media. The 53-year-old Trudeau attended the Senate building for the opening of Parliament and, on first glance, is outfit appeared fine. The blue suit was bright yet muted, and a pale blue shirt with a navy and silver tie completed the look. But the shoes? A view of Former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau's Adidas shoes as he arrives ahead of an appearance by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Senate Chamber for the State Opening of Parliament during an official visit to Canada on May 27, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. () Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images Despite the popularity of casual trainers, many keyboard warriors felt the pale green suede Adidas Gazelles with orange detailing had no business being part of his ensemble. Perhaps other colour combinations or neutral hue could have worked? Maybe baby or navy blue, red (go, Canada!), yellow, or even a darker forest green? The mint shade, however, clashed. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. And while we quibble about colours, many stunned social media users took issue with sneakers in general given that Trudeau would be in the presence of royalty and other VIPs. 'Totally disrespectful,' one person wrote. 'Trudeau is a clown.' A second user on X commented: 'Always the narcissist seeking attention, Trudeau wore green and orange runners.' Another X user suggested they were 'retirement runners.' Another view of Former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau's Adidas shoes. () Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images A fourth fumed: 'Society needs to see class and decorum in leadership. Where is the etiquette in both dress and manners nowadays? Don't they have advisers?' They continued: 'Trump fussed about Zelenskyy not wearing a tie, but he was right. Standards/respect is learned. Society today is a sloppy mess.' The former PM was joined by his mother, Margaret Trudeau, at the event Tuesday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Margaret Trudeau and Justin Trudeau arrive ahead of an appearance by King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Senate Chamber for the State Opening of Parliament during an official visit to Canada on May 27, 2025 in Ottawa. Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images Once they took their seats on the Senate floor, Trudeau's former political rival, Stephen Harper, was on his right. Charles was invited by Prime Minister Mark Carney to formally open the new session of Parliament with a rare throne speech. The monarch declared that Canada faces a 'critical moment' as the system of global trade that made it prosper undergoes a shift, noting that the world is now 'a more dangerous and uncertain place' than at any point since the Second World War. Read More In the months since his retirement in January, Trudeau has given followers a glimpse of what he has been up to as a single dad. In March, he shared a selfie from Canadian Tire with a cart full of items. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Trudeau has also shown support for his 17-year-old son, Xavier, as he embarks on a music career. 'Proud to see my son @xavtrud pursue his dream,' he wrote on X earlier this month before sharing that the music video for 'Back Me Up' is now on YouTube. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Trudeau has three children — Xavier, Ella-Grace, 16, and Hadrien, 11 — with Sophie Gregoire Trudeau. The couple announced their split in August 2023. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Canada Music Editorial Cartoons Tennis Crime
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
King Charles Supporters Outraged by ‘Disrespectful' Gesture in Historic Moment
recently marked a royal first during his trip to Canada—but supporters were outraged by former prime minister 's "disrespectful" gesture during the historic moment. On Tuesday, May 27, Trudeau, 53, attended the State Opening of Parliament, where King Charles, 76, delivered a speech to mark the opening of Canada's parliament—becoming the second monarch to ever do so after his late mother, . 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 As Trudeau arrived at the Senate Chamber, however, the politician turned heads with his shocking fashion choice. He wore a blue suit paired with a teal and orange pair of Adidas running shoes. On social media, many royal fans were indignant on King Charles' behalf. One X user declared, "Totally disrespectful ~ Trudeau is a clown." Another critic wrote via X, "This is how the Trudeau's showed up for the King's throne speech. Margaret #Trudeau looked awful and look at Justin's shoes. No class." Someone else speculated, "Justin Trudeau wore those shoes on purpose so the world would talk about him again." Meanwhile, a different X user commented, "Of course he did.. what an embarrassment." Still, one person pointed out, "Everyone is pissed off at @JustinTrudeau for not wearing formal shoes to [Throne] Speech. but the man is retired He's not longer the PM he retired." Another unbothered X user shared, "The number of people commenting on Trudeau's choice of footwear. Those are actually bada-- Adidas Gazelles and I love that colour combo. I've always been partial to green." In January, Trudeau announced his resignation as prime minister, effective once another leader was elected. Mark Carney was selected as his replacement in March, and Trudeau officially resigned after serving since 2015. Next: King Charles Supporters Outraged by 'Disrespectful' Gesture in Historic Moment first appeared on Parade on May 28, 2025
CTV News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Trudeau's sneakers, hearty laughs and a Canadian football forecast: Lighter moments from the King's visit
It was a warm welcome for King Charles III and Queen Camilla arriving in Ottawa with large crowds gathering at Lansdowne Park. CTV's Stefan Keyes and Katie Griffin report. On Tuesday, King Charles III delivered Canada's speech from the throne – a rare and highly-choreographed event of pomp and pageantry centring the monarch's outline of parliamentary priorities. The speech itself touched on a range of topics, such as Canadian sovereignty and trade relations, an evolving ecosystem of international alliances and challenges 'that are unprecedented in our lifetimes.' But among the moments of monarchical gravity were moments of levity. Here are a few light-hearted highlights from the day. Trudeau's shoes, and a surprise seating plan Former prime minister Justin Trudeau turned heads for a certain fashion choice – a navy suit above a pair of green suede sneakers. The shoes appear to be a pair of Adidas Gazelles in a green and orange colourway. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau's shoes Former prime minister Justin Trudeau's shoes are shown ahead of King Charles delivering the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick British Vogue praised the model last year, even suggesting they deserve a spot among a dynasty of classic-yet-fashion-forward sneakers. 'The Gazelle is just one in a long line of styles to claim their place in the trainer hall of fame: Adidas Stan Smiths, Converse All Stars, Nike Cortezs, Reebok Club C 85s, Adidas Gazelles. Long may they reign,' reads an article published last April. Once he took his seat on the Senate floor, he found himself next to an old rival – Stephen Harper, the former prime minister whom he dethroned in 2015. Justin Trudeau; Stephen Harper; Margaret Trudeau; Kim Campbell Former prime ministers Kim Campbell, left to right, Stephen Harper, Justin Trudeau and his mother Margaret Trudeau listen as King Charles delivers the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young The pair was flanked by Kim Campbell, Canada's first female prime minister, and Trudeau's mother, Margaret Trudeau. Despite a hard-fought campaign nearly a decade ago, the two shared a hearty laugh ahead of the throne speech. Justin Trudeau; Stephen Harper Former prime ministers Justin Trudeau, left, and Stephen Harper share a laugh ahead of King Charles delivering the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young An uncertain Grey Cup forecast After the speech, Prime Minister Mark Carney stepped out onto the Ottawa streets to shake hands with members of the public. He paused when he saw a man who was wearing a blue Winnipeg Bombers hat. 'How are the Bombers going to do?' he asked. 'They're going to the Grey Cup,' the man responded. 'They're going to the Grey Cup?' asked Carney. 'Yeah.' 'Guaranteed?' 'No.' Mark Carney at King's visit Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to a man who appears to be wearing a Winnipeg Blue Bombers hat outside the Senate on Mary 27, 2025. The group shared a laugh. Carney's football preferences are not well publicized, though Winnipeg fans might have felt slighted by the prime minister's skate with the Edmonton Oilers prior to their game against the Jets in March. On that day, Carney wore an Oilers Jersey branded with No. 24 (Carney is the 24th prime minister of Canada). He grew up in Edmonton, and said last year he's still a fan. Moving on down the line on Tuesday, another person informed him that some of those present work at the Library of Parliament. 'Hey, that's good!' responded the prime minister. 'I don't have anything overdue, yet.'
New York Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Trudeau turns heads with odd fashion choice at King Charles' historic speech
If diplomacy is theater, Justin Trudeau walked onstage in costume to greet royalty. The former Canadian prime minister made a head-turning entrance at Tuesday's regal proceedings in Ottawa, attending King Charles III's historic Speech from the Throne, not in the expected leather brogues or polished Oxfords but rather in a pair of turquoise and orange Adidas Gazelles. A sartorial choice that might fly in more casual settings, perhaps less so in the Senate chamber, especially when royalty are in the room. While Trudeau made headlines for his choice of footwear, King Charles III and Queen Camilla were in Canada for a significant two-day visit, his first since becoming monarch in 2022. The king, 76, is currently undergoing cancer treatment and has kept a limited schedule, but the decision to travel to Ottawa was widely seen as a symbolic gesture of support for Canada during a time of tension. 6 Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's shoe choice was critiqued online following his attendance at King Charles III's historic Speech from the Throne in Ottawa. via REUTERS 6 Trudeau wore a pair of turquoise and orange Adidas Gazelles. via REUTERS The visit follows repeated comments by President Donald Trump suggesting that Canada could become the 51st state of the United States, remarks that were publicly rejected by Canadian leaders. Prime Minister Mark Carney invited the king to open Canada's 45th session of Parliament, making him the first monarch to do so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1977. Carney has previously stated that Canada 'is not for sale now, not for sale ever,' a message echoed by Canada's envoy to the U.K., Ralph Goodale, who said the king's visit 'reinforces the power and the strength of that message.' During his address in the Senate chamber, King Charles emphasized Canada's independence and resilience. 'The true north is indeed strong and free,' he said. 6 King Charles inspects an honor guard at the Senate of Canada building in Ottawa, Canada, before reading the throne speech during a royal visit on Tuesday. AP 6 Trudeau greeted Charles ahead of the King delivering the speech. AP Charles, who also held private meetings with Carney and Governor General Mary Simon, serves as Canada's head of state, as he does for 14 other commonwealth realms. The visit comes at a time when U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pursuing closer ties with the Trump administration on trade and international issues, including Ukraine. While the ceremonial aspects of the visit drew attention, the event reinforced Canada's current position on the world stage and the role of the monarchy in reinforcing that status. Fashion-wise, Trudeau's sneakers were at least en vogue, literally. British Vogue recently dubbed the Adidas Gazelle a perennial fashion staple, noting its '70s-inspired silhouette and quiet-cool profile. 6 British Vogue recently named Adidas Gazelle a perennial fashion staple, due to its '70s-inspired silhouette. via REUTERS In an April 2024 article titled 'Why Our Obsession With Adidas Gazelles Shows No Sign of Fading,' Joy Montgomery called the shoe a 'fashion trainer' with timeless appeal, but that doesn't necessarily translate to royal protocol. One onlooker quipped, 'Justin Trudeau's shoes, today, at Parliament! Also in Parliament today – King Charles,' tweeted @margareta_matis. Emily Ferguson chimed in with a glancing blow: 'Retirement runners perhaps..?' 6 Emily Ferguson tweeted: 'Retirement runners perhaps..?' in response to his attire. via REUTERS As if the message was unclear, Dimitris Soudas, former communications chief to Stephen Harper, delivered his verdict with silence: 'I don't know what to say.' In a room filled with governors general, premiers, Indigenous leaders, and military honors, Trudeau's Adidas suede also made its presence known. King Charles opened the speech with a land acknowledgment and moved swiftly to emphasize Canada's 'unique identity' and 'enduring sovereignty,' subtle echoes of Prime Minister Carney's recent message to Trump. Charles's address, written mostly by the Canadian government but peppered with his own flourishes, pointed to ambitious economic goals. 'Every time I come to Canada … a little more of Canada seeps into my bloodstream, and from there straight to my heart,' he said. Meanwhile, Trudeau found himself seated next to Harper, his old political rival, and the two were seen in animated conversation, hands flying. It is unknown what they were discussing. To quote a different king, 'Well, you can do anything, but stay off of my blue suede shoes.'
Telegraph
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Justin Trudeau's Adidas trainers were a major fashion faux pas
When you're set to meet royalty – the King of England, no less – you very much feel pressure to put your best foot forward. So Justin Trudeau's decision to wear trainers to greet King Charles and Queen Camilla at the opening session of the Canadian parliament at the Ottawa Senate on Tuesday was a curious one, to put it mildly. The former Canadian Prime Minister, who is still a member of Parliament as part of the Liberal Party – guided the couple around wearing a classic blue single-breasted suit, with shirt and tie, alongside a pair of cheerful, mint-hued Adidas Gazelles, the signature stripes in a bold coral colour. It's unconventional for such a formal set-up and ceremonious occasion, but an increasing sense of casualisation has imbued men's dressing for a while now, fuelled by the work-from-home culture that's led to a dress down approach for many men. X – formally known as Twitter – promptly got itself in a froth about what some deemed Trudeau's sign of disrespect. Is it a poor show? It's certainly outré, and the vivid colour makes them stand out all the more. He could have opted for a stealthy, sleek pair in a subtle suede or leather that would have looked more elevated and dressy, particularly on a 53-year-old man, rather than a pair that says 'dad-at-Glastonbury'. They're also about as unstatesman-like as footwear can get. The issue of whether it's appropriate to wear trainers with traditional tailoring has reared its head – or foot – before. It's also not the first time that a politician has courted controversy via Adidas trainers; last year Rishi Sunak wore a pair of Sambas and promptly had to issue a tongue-in-cheek apology for killing their cool credentials. Perhaps it was a subtle demonstration from Trudeau – ever the left-leaning liberal – that he wasn't about to bow in deference before the monarch. The rise in trainers as part of a formal office uniform – rather than a sturdy pair of classic Oxfords or Derbys – is partly due to the impact of casual ease and streetwear in men's style, a phenomenon that shifted the needle over a decade ago and shows no sign of abating, particularly now that less men are required to wear the full bells and whistles of a smart suit. It's also been fuelled by luxury's embrace of the humble trainer, with designer price tags to match; glossy varieties in leathers and suedes, discreet and subtle, easily aligned with a sleek suit in terms of aesthetics and smartness. Perhaps that's the problem with Trudeau's particular choice; they're too dress down and sloppy, rather than being a sartorial iteration. A pair of trainers from Church's, for example, crafted with the same skill and savoir-faire as the historic Northampton brand's more stately varieties of shoe, wouldn't have raised such eyebrows and headlines. I'm minded of a 60-something Italian CEO I once met in Milan, who having spent his life in crisp tailoring and creaking Oxfords, had pivoted to gilets, joggers and trainers in a 'quiet luxury' mode of athleisure, although even he would blanch at the thought of doing so before royalty. The King, as it happens, tends to favour Oxfords from Trickers and Crockett & Jones; perhaps he had a subtle word in Trudeau's ear? Tom Chamberlin, editor of elegant men's style title The Rake and no slouch when it comes to gentlemanly dressing, takes a dim view of Trudeau's royal wrong foot: 'When Harold Macmillan was as rickety as old age can make one, he still showed up, walking stick in each hand, to a photo op with Queen Elizabeth, wearing black tie – even with his eponymous flourish of tucking the bow tie under his collar,' says Chamberlin. 'If Macmillan can do this, Trudeau can do the basics of not wearing trainers in the King's presence, a sort of bizarre display of apathy, a pro-consular nerve that I hope he is embarrassed by. 'That being said, knowing him he'd wear tan shoes with that blue suit and I can't be sure what's worse.' At least we can be thankful that Trudeau didn't turn up in a Canadian tuxedo. Four stealth trainer styles that Trudeau should try instead:
