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CTV News
2 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Sneakers and a suit? It's more the norm for modern business and politics
Former prime minister Justin Trudeau walks with his mother Margaret Trudeau to their seats ahead of King Charles delivering the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press) Online fashion police were quick to notice former prime minister Justin Trudeau's footwear at the throne speech on Monday after he complimented a pair of colourful Adidas Gazelles with a blue suit, shirt and tie. Some said the sneakers were too casual for the royal affair, and others dug his kicks. Trudeau's style, however, is not far from trending attire in the workplace. At lunchtime in downtown Montreal on Tuesday, many were using the sidewalk as their catwalk. 'Today, I went with a long tie instead of a bowtie,' said lawyer Ben Jeske. Jeske said he feels more professional wearing a tie, but also that he's an anomaly. 'In my office, most people do not wear neckties,' he said. 'Men will usually wear sport coats or suits with an open collar.' The sans-tie look is not uncommon. Stylist Jeff Golf said workplace style changes over time. 'Maybe 10 or 15 years ago, it would have been unheard of for men to show up at a corporate workplace without a tie,' said the Ludique Personal Fashion stylist. 'Now, our clients are encouraging their teams to not wear ties to the workplace.' Golf said that the casual style started before the pandemic but that casual work fits are even more apparent now as employees return to the office. 'The whole working from home experience forced people into just not having to dress up, and that has remained, in the sense of wanting to still be comfortable, but also looking work appropriate,' said Golf. Bright-coloured sneakers like those Trudeau was wearing stand out in Montreal, as many professionals say comfortable kicks have become a staple of their work attire. Adidas Gazelles 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. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press) (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press) 'I would say like a dress and some sneakers sometimes,' said Fenda Fati. Etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau said there is a time and place for trainers, but it may not be when greeting royalty. 'When we dress, we communicate,' she said. 'It depends on the activity and where it is. So, yes, the guidelines are evolving.' Belanger was wearing the kind of blue Nike's sneakerheads lust over. 'Don't compare me with Justin Trudeau,' he said. Golf said it's all a way to express personal style, so for businesspeople, the world is their runway.
Telegraph
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Justin Trudeau can't run away from embarrassing himself
Justin Trudeau isn't the prime minister of Canada anymore. He's not a Liberal MP. He stayed out of the fray during last month's federal election. He's been under the radar for months, and is reportedly renting a home in Ottawa. Other than a brief excursion to a Canadian tyre store, which led him to take a predictable selfie, he's largely disappeared from public life. Everything came to a crashing halt this week. Trudeau proved once again that he can't run away from embarrassing himself. Literally, in fact. Trudeau was one of three former prime ministers who attended King Charles III's throne speech to open the new session of parliament. He chatted a fair bit with Stephen Harper. He sat within proximity of Kim Campbell. He brought his mother, Margaret, to hear the speech – which was a nice touch. The TV cameras then panned down to his shoes, only to discover he was wearing trainers. You read this correctly. Trudeau's footwear was a pair of green Adidas sneakers. In the Senate of Canada. To hear a speech by King Charles to open a parliamentary session in the country Trudeau led for almost a decade. Some people may not perceive this to be a big deal. To those individuals, I pose one simple question: 'Was anyone else in attendance doing this?' The answer is a resounding 'no,' and it shouldn't be difficult to figure out why. This isn't the first time that Trudeau has embarrassed himself in this respect, either. Three older instances of Trudeau wearing blackface received domestic and international scorn and derision – and deservedly so. His obsession with colourful socks wasn't unique among world leaders, but he kept doing it inappropriately in the House of Commons and elsewhere. Trudeau and his family also wore traditional outfits to India during a February 2018 trip. They were torn apart by the media. 'He wore an elaborate and heavily worked sherwani, more in tune with what a bridegroom would a Bollywood film,' the BBC's Ayeshea Perera amusingly wrote. The Canadian publication Maclean's called him 'The Mr. Dressup prime minister,' using the moniker of the late children's entertainer, Ernie Coombs, who wore various costumes plucked from his tickle trunk. Maclean's also included photos of Trudeau in other ridiculous costumes. This ranged from a Superman outfit worn inside the House of Commons on Hallowe'en to another inappropriate traditional outfit worn during the Chinese New Year. With respect to King Charles's speech, why would Trudeau do something so disrespectful during this important moment in Canadian history? Was it yet another desperate plea for media attention? Was he trolling his haters, as the kids might say? While there were probably elements of this in his thinking, the answer is quite simple: Trudeau doesn't give a tinker's dam about tradition and decorum in politics. He may be a former head of government, but his attitude and outlook on life often resemble the lowest common denominator. And that's why most Canadians are glad he's gone.
Al Bawaba
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Justin Trudeau's Adidas shoes during King Charles' speech causes buzz
ALBAWABA - Once again, Canadian former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stole the show during the visit of the British King Charles III over his improper, colorful shoes. The social media platforms were filled with images of Justin Trudeau's green and red Adidas Gazelle shoes that he wore for the opening of Canadian parliament, as the king delivered the throne speech. According to the media, the ex-Prime Minister, who was wearing a formal suit, broke the traditions by choosing casual footwear during the throne speech on May 27, triggering massive criticism from online fashion police who believed that it was inappropriate to wear such colors, especially in the presence of King Charles III. Former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau's Adidas shoes as he arrives ahead of an appearance by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. (AFP) A social media person said, "Get ready because the right is about to lose their ever-loving mind because Justin Trudeau is not only at the throne speech but wearing the most interesting footwear you wouldn't expect him to wear, and I'm just going to sit back and watch with some popcorn." Another wrote, "This is how the Trudeau's showed up for the King's throne speech. Margaret Trudeau looked awful and looked at Justin's shoes. No class." Nonetheless, a person commented on Trudeau's shoes, "The lack of respect and professionalism is abhorrent."
National Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Justin Trudeau attends King Charles' throne speech wearing colourful shoes
Former prime minister, Justin Trudeau, made an appearance for today's Speech from Throne by King Charles, entering the Senate chamber accompanied by his mother, Margaret, and wearing an unusual choice of footwear. Article content Article content They were Adidas sneakers, the Gazelle model, in blue and orange. Article content It may be rare to see them in parliament, especially with a classic blue suit, but sneakers have crossed over into popular culture from sport, reaching wide appeal. It seems the low-profile trainer has never gone out of style. In early 2024, British Vogue placed the Gazelle among the 'fashion trainer' phenomenon — an 'obsession' that wasn't fading anytime soon. Article content Article content Justin Trudeau's shoes, today, at Parliament! Also in Parliament today - king Charles — margareta 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇹🇼🚛 (@margareta_matis) May 27, 2025 Article content Article content Former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is wearing some interesting footwear for today's opening of Parliament… Retirement runners perhaps..?👟 He'll be seated in the front row close to where the King and Queen will be sitting — Emily Ferguson (@emilyinpalace) May 27, 2025
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Outrage at Trudeau's footwear for royal visit
Published: Updated: Former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau has raised eyebrows with his very unorthodox outfit choice for a recent royal visit. Justin, 53, joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Ottawa Senate building on Tuesday for the opening of the new session of parliament. But when the politician opted to wear a bizarre pair of shoes during the event, some social media users were left stunned. 'Former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is wearing some interesting footwear for today's opening of Parliament,' one person wrote. 'Retirement runners perhaps...? He'll be seated in the front row close to where the King and Queen will be sitting.' 'Un-[expletive]-believable,' another chimed in. Someone else simply posted a close-up of the shoes and wrote, 'Justin Trudeau's shoes today at Parliament.' 'What a [expletive] [expletive],' a different user replied. Justin was joined by his mother Margaret Trudeau at the event on Tuesday, and he seemed in great spirits. King Charles and Camilla were escorted in a horse-drawn landau and met by a Royal Salute from a 100-strong Guard of Honor before they headed in. King Charles was invited by the country's new Prime Minister Mark Carney to formally open the new session of parliament in what is widely being interpreted as sign from Canada that its sovereignty is not for sale. The event is the highlight of the couple's whirlwind visit to the North American nation, Charles' first as king. Justin announced his retirement in January, just days before Donald Trump entered office. Trump had repeatedly mocked the Canadian leader by suggesting his country would be better off as the 51st U.S. state. He had become deeply unpopular in recent years over a range of issues including the soaring cost of food and housing, and surging immigration. Months after ending his role as Canada's PM, Justin gave fans a glimpse into his new life as a single dad on social media. Back in March, he posted a selfie that showed him stocking up on household items at a popular department store. Justin's picture showed him with a cart full of kitchen items, including a Master Chef cordless electric kettle, a Black and Decker hand mixer, and a selection of Vida by Paderno utensils. 'Gotta love a Monday morning at Canadian Tire,' he captioned it. He donned a ball cap from the 2023 North American Indigenous Games in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a black military-style field jacket over a dark green shirt bearing the logo of the Anxious Leaders mental health initiative. The comments underneath the post acknowledged the stark difference between his normally polished suits and his casual trucker hats and cargo jackets. Justin appeared to be shopping at Canadian Tire in Gatineau, Quebec, less than four miles from Rideau Cottage, where he and his children lived before his term ended on March 14.
