unfashionable

Just in case they decide not to print it, I'm copying in my recent letter to the editor of The Economist. This blog post might not seem 'social' per se, but what the hell.

Sir –

What’s Pervez’s favourite outfit? Who does Barack’s hair? Every week I search your pages – in vain – for news of fashion trends amongst the world’s most powerful men. However this spring alone The Economist has kept me informed about Segoline’s dress (‘tangerine’), Hillary’s hair (‘perfectly coiffed blonde’), Cherie’s domestic tastes (‘used to living in a certain style’), and Belinda Stronach’s social life (‘glamour’! ‘romance’!).

In the spirit of The Economist’s clear interest in fashion and beauty, I’d like to offer to write some balancing articles, starting with an analysis of Gordon Brown’s evolving fashion choices as a clear barometer for his economic policies. When can I start?

Jessica Shortall
London

25 May 2007