Gaddafi Fashion: The Emperor Had Some Crazy Clothes

The Emperor Has Some Crazy Clothes: The Style of Muammar Gaddafi Over the years, the 'Brother Leader' has cultivated a collection of bizarre ensembles.
Stefano Rellandini / Reuters

Standing Out in a Crowd
In another ensemble worn during the G-8 summit in L'Aquila, Gaddafi looks dressed for the evening-gown portion ... of a beauty contest for sofas. It's unclear whether the outfit piqued U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's curiosity or was simply too close for comfort.

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