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Parliamentary fashion — Subdued opening not short on eclectic choices

Published:Thursday | February 10, 2022 | 3:25 PM
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness and wife Juliet opted for matching hues of blue and, of course, green at the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday.
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Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie was sharp in a Carlton Brown suit while reppin' his favourite football team, Manchester United, at the ceremonial opening of Parliament.
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Political sibling duo Pearnel Charles Jr (left) and Michelle Charles opted for complementary lavender as they stepped out in unison for the opening of Parliament.
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Member of Parliament Rhoda Moy-Crawford opted for a white pant suit made by local designer Keneea Linton with Jamaican flag details on the inset of the attached cape.
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It's all about music for Olivia 'Babsy' Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, who wore a Marissa Wilson dress, emblazoned with records; Tory Burch shoes and a bag by Kate Spade (not pictured).
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Senator Sophia Frazer-Binns showed up to Gordon House in a fitted pink dress with flowy sleeves at the ceremonial opening of Parliament.
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Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett was dapper from head to toe at the opening of Parliament.
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Member of Parliament Hugh Graham was 'striped' out in a suit by Spokes Apparel.
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Member of Parliament Robert Miller in a Giovanni Collection suit, made in Thailand, at the ceremonial opening of Parliament.
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The pomp and circumstance associated with the opening of Parliament was more subdued than in previous years.

With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, the huge turnout and custom antics displayed by political party loyalists was almost nowhere in sight.

However, the opening of Parliament is also known for its fashion and style, where local politicos show up to Gordon House dressed to the nines.

Lifestyle brings you the stylish happenings of the day.

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