the Fashion Spot

emi25 · 13-12-2005

(from www.ctv.ca)

Representatives for Pope Benedict says these Gucci sunglasses were a gift

These are the reportedly red Prada slippers.
'Prada Pope' pleads for back-to-basics Christmas

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Pope Benedict would rather see children kneeling to pray, than sitting on Santa's knee rattling off a wish-list this Christmas. But the pontiff's plea has some wondering whether he's the right man to blast consumerism.
During his weekly address Sunday, the Pope implored Christians to put the focus on Christ rather than what's under the Christmas tree.
"In today's consumer society, this time of the year unfortunately suffers from a sort of commercial 'pollution' that threatens to alter its real spirit," the pontiff told a crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square.
While many Canadians will indeed commemorate the season in Church, there are many more whose tributes will be paid at the shopping mall.
For economists like Kevin Evans of the Retail Council of Canada, the cash register is a fair measure of how at peace people are with their lives.
"Canadians are feeling fairly confident, fairly buoyant," Evans told CTV News. "And that's translating into what we figure will be a very vigorous retail season at Christmas."
That doesn't add up for Pope Benedict, though, as he insists Christmas should be about simplicity and poverty.
But the pontiff some are calling -- in hushed tones -- "a bit of a clotheshorse," may have a hard time selling his ideal vision of the season.
The reason is, unlike his predecessor, Pope Benedict appears to have a taste for the finer things in life.
While Pope John Paul II wore plain brown shoes, for example, Pope Benedict is often spotted wearing ruby red slippers some say were designed by the top-shelf brand Prada.
But the fashion doesn't stop at his feet. The Pope's watch is believed to be a Cartier, as are his reading glasses. He's even been seen wearing that most-famous of Italian marques Gucci.
The Vatican says all the designer items were presents and don't conflict with the church's doctrine

emi25 · 13-12-2005

what a mess..double postng? well..here are the pics..

Moriah · 13-12-2005

So what's the big deal? because there are hungry children around the world? Don't expect too much of holy men they have interests and needs also. If I was catholic, I would be more bothered that the pope stole Dorothy's shoes!

waukon73 · 13-12-2005

I don't like him at all. I think hes a hyprocite and CREEPY!!

travis_nw8 · 13-12-2005

there are so many other reasons not to like him- (i guess both the devil and the pope wear prada...)
(btw- i'm a good quarter catholic boy...)

Boho Addict · 13-12-2005

I don't think it's such a big deal. He probably gets load of donated fashions.

**Spike413** · 14-12-2005

But even if they are donated, that doesn't mean he has to wear them, lord knows John Paul wasn't prancing around in Prada. If he ddoes wear them though, that's fine (a bit odd, for a person who supposedly devotes their life to god and whatever) but then don't turn around and preach about "the real spirit of Christmas"

But that's just one of many reasons why I dislike him immensely, amond other religious leaders, hypocrisy is like a requirement or something.

Pinky* · 14-12-2005

he probably only sips his vino from a custom-cut baccarat glass and decanter set.. heavenly fashion to match a holy man, no?

as with any authority, they bend the rules as they like them.. even though its terrible he's being hypocritical (shows hes human), at least i can defend my purchases by saying "hey even the pope wears prada"

emi25 · 14-12-2005

I dont think it's a big deal either..

Just funny...

Tinuviel · 14-12-2005

joey ratz scares me.

*Happiness* · 14-12-2005

I hope that isn't on the "church's" bill.

MrsMarcJacobs · 16-12-2005

Im not sure what I think of him either. Me and my school were supposed to go to the Vatican and perform, but when John Paul died, they had to ask Benedict and he said he didnt want us to. Apparantly relations with the younger crowds isnt on his priority list...

hugobossdaria · 23-12-2005

Now i wouldn't be suprised if the pope wear's a a chin chilla fur coat with a chanel white robe and prada shoes

Tourni · 23-12-2005

Oh wow...

Trista · 24-12-2005

They actually had an article in the paper today about the Pope and his Prada/Gucci stuff.

Makes for fun dinner conversation.