Who would have thought that a coat is a tether that binds now Former Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa and convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester? To be specific: a cashmere camel coat. When it comes to Bester in, the annals of courtroom fashion, we’ve seen everything from the demure to the downright ostentatious during his appearances for breaking out of jail. Kodwa wore a similar coat while in court this week over bribery allegations.
His coat became as infamous as its wearer. Netizens had a laugh asking if the coat was on sale at the same ‘ prison store’. The Coat That Launched a Thousand Stars This isn’t your run-of-the-mill outerwear.
This is a statement piece. Its luxurious cashmere fabric whispers of opulence, while its classic camel hue speaks of timeless elegance. It’s the kind of coat that suggests its wearer is either heading to a power lunch or about to charm their way out of a legal bind.
ALSO READ: ‘Dramatic’: Thabo Bester pleads for death sentence, SA shows no mercy [VIDEO] Decoding the Camel Coat’s Courtroom Charm So, how does one pull off such a look in a place where the usual dress code skews more “grey suit” than a “ GQ shoot” ? The coats vary in price starting at around R1900 upwards and are usually dry-cleaned only. A necessary winter staple, a well-tailored coat that falls elegantly adds a touch of class to any outfit be it jeans or a suit. Here are some tips on how to wear the winter cashmere coat, inspired by this.
