British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak caused a minor outcry by wearing Adidas trainers as part of an official video shot at 10 Downing Street. He apologized.
A pair of sneakers that sparks reactions across the Channel. By wearing Adidas Sambas during an interview filmed and published on Instagram on Thursday April 4, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak caused a small uproar.
While the video in which the British Prime Minister appears discusses the government’s latest policies on taxes and child protection, many comments have pointed the finger at his pair of shoes, described as “everyday shoes”.
“In an attempt to portray himself as young and relaxed, Rishi Sunak took a timeless, stylish shoe and ruined it,” he said. writes the British version of GQ.
“I apologize to the Samba community”
For his part, the Prime Minister apologized and justified himself in an interview on LBC Radio. “I apologize to the Samba community. But, in my defense, I would say that I have worn Adidas sneakers, including Sambas, for many, many years. These were the first pair my brother gave me as a Christmas present. I have never changed since. So I’m a long-time fan,” he admitted.
However, many political figures around the world have adopted a relaxed style when it comes to the sneakers they wear, like former American President Barack Obama and current American Vice-President Kamala Harris.
But as noted CNNthese personalities only wore them outside the professional context, at the end of their functions for Barack Obama or during plane trips for Kamala Harris.