LIBYA – The editor of GQ Magazine has requested an arrest warrant for Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi, saying there is ‘ample’ evidence he has committed numerous crimes against fashion.
Jim Nelson said his office has “gathered direct evidence about orders issued by Moammar Gaddafi to dress himself in the most awful of robes, hats, and assortment of questionable attire for the past 40 years.”
It is the culmination of an investigation that began when the Libyan leader was seen dressed as Michael Jackson in Thriller – when demonstrations of terrible clothing choices became impossible to ignore.
“Above all else, it is the woeful inconsistency in style he has demonstrated over four decades that has lead to the issue of this arrest warrant,” explained Nelson.
Wardrobe malfunction
With his latest appearance in a mismatch hat and tribal scarf combo, there was no doubt he was continuing the ugly practise of making good fashion look unattainable.
“We also want to know why he thought it was a good idea to Jheri curl his hair too.”
Authorities believe Gaddafi “personally ordered” the manufacture of a number of the pieces he wore despite receiving ‘substantial’ advice to do otherwise.
Earlier in the year the Conde Nast owned publication pleaded for a ceasefire on bad dress sense and wearing dark glasses indoors. Both orders Gaddafi is said to have continually ignored with ‘blatant disregard’ for style.
Although rumored for some time, it was suspected that GQ would dismiss possible action. But such was the nature and severity plus the fact that GQ can be viewed online, Gaddafi has been left with no excuse for his ongoing failures to coordinate with anything else around him or accessorise to an humane level.
‘This isn’t even last year’s style’
It was the first time the a mens’ style magazine has taken action while a fashion crime was ongoing and could see a further warrant issued to any that aided in picking out his wardrobe.
“Arresting those who ordered the commission of his wardrobe will contribute to the protection of good fashion sense in Libya.”
The magazine is also said to be considering similar warrants for Colonel Gaddafi’s all-female bodyguards for allowing him to step out of the house like that.
“As far as we are concerned they are all accomplices,” a staff writer said. “40 women and not one of them had the wherewithal to tell him how hideous he looked? Ugrh!”
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