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Thu 07 Jul 2009Flak jacket: leaders get smart parkas
Barack Obama dressed like Steve McQueen? If things get stormy for the world leaders gathering in Aquila, they will be able to don parkas designed by the maker of the movie stars jackets. Belstaff, which also kits out stars like George Clooney and Brad Pitt, has produced a limited-edition black parka for delegates at the summit.
There is also a “parka-chic” version for first ladies, which will be made of leather and nylon but retain the military inspiration.
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