“Tristan and Isolde” was staged at the Bayreuth Festival this year. But actually it doesn’t matter what is listed here. Because the actual tragedy takes place on the red carpet every year anyway – in the form of the outfits. These were the biggest taste aberrations and confusions this year:
Of course, this year she is under special observation, the ex-Chancellor, who is now appearing as a private person at the event for the first time. So a lot of creativity would have been possible: a low neckline, a leg slit or opulent jewelry. We remember that Merkel has a thing for the daring appearance. In 2002 in Bayreuth she appeared in a brightly patterned kimono that looked as if she had made it herself with a silk painting set. Merkel wore the statement piece several more times, so it’s safe to assume it’s one of her favorites. It also differed significantly from Merkel’s usual style in public, which was usually dictated to her by a stylist, and therefore revealed a lot about her personal taste.
Most recently, Merkel was unusually open about her future leisure plans. In this respect, a new statement piece was also expected in terms of outfit. But was disappointed: neither tasteless nor exciting, except for the bright green color, which is similar to Kermit from Sesame Street.
The doppelganger problem on the red carpet is even more dramatic than going stylistically wrong. Hollywood stars know the challenge: nobody knows what the other guests will be wearing, so there is always the possibility of showing up in a similar outfit. The dress is different, but Karin Stoiber, Edmund’s wife, also opted for Kermit green. Or it’s much worse and for some reason the color has become a trend in political circles.
The Sesame Street motto continues with Christine Rinderspacher, wife of SPD politician Markus Rinderspacher. Who else says Bibo something?
When it comes to Gloria von Thurn und Taxis’ outfits, nothing is left to chance. In the usual provocative manner, she chooses a black cape at 35 degrees heat – that can almost be interpreted as a well-considered break in style. The associations range between a gospel choir and Graf Zahl from Sesame Street, including a necklace of garlic bulbs. His purple skin is also reflected in the tinted sunglasses – so bad it’s good.
Here you don’t know what else to say anyway. Anyone who holds the office of Minister of State for Culture could have found out about the most popular labels in the fashion industry at the moment and chosen an appropriate outfit as a sign of support. A well-intentioned suggestion: every hipster boutique in Neukölln has what Roth might actually like. She can already remember that in case there is more time for shopping in the near future.
