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.
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While a military look offered Gaddafi a "command and control" presence, the weight of the ornamentation couldn't have been good for the life of the fabric. Here, he welcomes guests at a military parade in Tripoli, Libya, on Sept. 1, 2009.

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