Antoinette Lattouf’s meaningful courtroom fashion — an ode

Antoinette Lattouf came to the Federal Court for an illegal termination case against ABC, which was wrapped in a thick fake-fur-coated double-breasted wool coating. He held a small Chanel bag – no upper handle, no strap. Someone sent me a message that he looked like a mafia wife: “He’s going to ABC’s funeral.”

They deserve to examine it more closely, it was a dramatic final for an unexpected and unaware court hall clothes.

Some contexts: Anna Sorokin’s 2019 criminal case in New York, a fashion researcher said that clothing could do “Overcome something beyond evidence”. When you are at the center of a high -profile attempt, you know that you will be photographed, filmed, broadcast and examined. How you dress is the opportunity to say anything to a judge, the jury or the follow -up public about yourself.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Oatmeal colored cashmere sweaters He said he was a beautiful, soft (rich) lady Never When skiing, multiply an old man; Sorokin Babydoll dress and ribbon ger – He said he was “just a girl ;; Naomi Campbell’s Updo and cardigan “Please trust my statement,” he said; And closer home, Lisa Wilkinson’s Power Teams “I am a great name for a good reason“.

However, Lattouf’s fashion expression does not sit on the surface. Yes, there was a suit, but it was unexpected-on the second day, a chief-headed cinched fara, a combination of a vest and pants for closing arguments. Two architectural dresses were so fashionable, clearly discussed and deliberately provoked the question: “Who is wearing?”

We want to ask, because the answers point to the story of identity involved in his case. Each appearance depends on the Middle East-Avustralian experience. Lattouf Published on Instagram These designers do not just dress him, but he is also “armored”.

The first day gave evidence for the special red team made by Lattouf Tamara EasonHer husband is Palestinian-Lübneli.

Sydney -based designer Lillian Khalluf grew up in Syria and then in Lebanon before arriving in Australia. It was the distinguishing form of the designer’s long -sleeved white dress that produced the most buzzing and chatter on the fifth day (although the satin shirt with flaming headlines matched with pencil skirt) is my personal favorite).

Lattouf wore two navy blue suits by Farage, the basic suit brand founded by Joe Farage and his wife Katy, born in Lebanon. Lattouf wore a few clothes, including the Rebecca Vallace brand, owned by the Hotsprings Group, a part of the Lebanese Ghazal family’s fashion dynasty.

Only ABC’s lawyers can imagine how to explain that they do not object to the existence of the “Lebanon, Arab or Middle East Race, and that they do not literally wear Middle East success stories on your shoulders.

However, the most directly the message of tailoring came from the Iranian designer Shiva Youfpour, specially built for Lattouf under the sustainable brand. Shio. When a summary is given to appear the “most powerful memories”, the all -rear panel of the vest is layered and torn on ribbons.

Iran and Iraq fought throughout Yousefpour’s childhood and then lived as young.

“Now as a young woman, I had to deal with such things. I had a problem with the police – they caught me because my hair went out. They beat me from behind, I didn’t remember what happened for a few minutes because [on the ground]Blood in my head, ”he said Crirase.

Yousefpour says that the raw, textured panel represents “how they make scars on my back and shoulders”.

Lattouf’s appearance was brought together by Lebanon-Avustralia stylist Katherine RizkThis is very aware that photos can have a long -term effect without this attempt. “There is a source of inspiration for many people. So when people return to these images, I wanted these images to be timeless when they came back to the field with their team.”

Each product was borrowed by brands or came from Lattouf’s current wardrobe – nothing has been purchased.

After the first week in court, Rizk received a text from his human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson that he liked Lattouf’s appearance. Rizk, for the premiere of the Julian Assange documentary Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet Walk at the end Six billion dollars.

Probably the bravest look White Lillian Khallouf ‘Elle’ dress. It is restricted from top to bottom, high neck and full length sleeve. Almost corporate. However, exaggerated hips are far from being a typical courtroom silhouette. It turns out that the dress is more bending more rules than it appears. “If you go to Lillian’s website, you will see that the dress is a mini.

“This is not something you always went to court and see someone who struggles with a case, but we wanted Antoinette to feel strong. [It says] ‘I’m a strong woman’ and I think we nailed it. “

Earlier this year, the rapper reminds me of the attempt to try Rocky worthy of the runway (he was not found guilty of a fire in Hollywood). Rocky’s appearance, even according to its famous standards, moved away from the “court norms .. Describes the stylist GQ The aim was to originality, coolness and comfort. The rapper is so well known for his personal style that returning to the gloomy teams in court is shaken. Or worse, unreliable.

Instead, he made a legal appearance version: Cream Dinner Jacket, Layered Pinstripes, a camel trench coat with monogram. The result sends a certain message of trust: ım I’m sure I don’t have to dilute myself to convince the court to find it in my favor. ”

Likewise, Lattouf’s clothes do not explicitly disrupt the rules of dressing the courtroom as much as they challenge the social expectation of a respected court. Although he knew that he would be monitored and examined for compliance, he did not underestimate himself from the style to follow the rules. It may be confronted or provocative for some, but each detail is carried out carefully to stay within the limits.

The parallels to his cause are clear.

Crirase He approached Lattouf, but refused to comment.