In the past, new Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri became the talk of the town when netizens couldn’t help but point out how colourful and daring his outfit choices were.
Every time the now Prime Minister would appear for a press conference, the netizens would go on and on in the comment sections about his colourful, cheerful and bright batik shirts.
They wondered, who was the fashionista in charge of picking his outfits, well turns out it was none other than the renowned fashion designer who is also Dato’ SriIsmail Sabri’s son-in-law, Datuk Jovian Mandagie.
In an interview with mStar, Datuk Jovian Mandagie said that most people lived the image that Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri was rocking. The cheerful colours make them feel less sad during the press conferences especially during the PKP.
He also said that some people even attended the press conferenced just to find out what shirt he would wear next.
Jovian said that besides himself, Ismail Sabri’s Wife, Datin Seri Muhaini Zainal Abidin also help choose the outfits that her husband would wear. He said that, sometimes, Ismail Sabri won’t even have to ask them to pick an outfit but the both of them would already start discussing the right style for him.
Jovian also said that his father-in-law has a very adventurous and daring sense of style. He always wants to look young and cheerful and isn’t scared to play around with colours.
He said that he was the first-person Ismail Sabri would invite to go on a shopping trip to ask if the styles he chose suits him or not.
In the interview, when asked if he liked the shirts his father-in-law wears, Jovian said yes because he is the one who makes the shirts to ensure that they are suitable with Ismail Sabri’s style and skin colour.
According to Jovian, the shirt below is one of the Prime Minister’s favourites and we can’t agree more. The blend of colours and different geometrical shaped designs makes the shirt a force to be reckoned with.
Here are some of the desserts that Ismail Sabri’s shirts have been linked to:
1. Kuih Seri Muka
2. Kek Lapis Sarawak
3. Avocado Smoothie
4. Jagung Cincau
5. Kuih Apam Polkadot
We hope we can see more of these colourful shirts on our new Prime Minister.