Snazzy socks, bow ties, pearls: the season’s hottest fashion trends in the House

Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains gets fashion advice from his school-aged daughters, while Conservative MP Scott Reid says he's an 'evangelist for waistcoats.'

Liberal MP Greg Fergus started what is known as Bow Tie Thursdays, encouraging anyone in the House to wear a bow tie, but only on Thursdays.Christian Diotte photograph courtesy of Greg Fergus's office

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BY SHRUTI SHEKAR

September 18, 2017

PARLIAMENT HILL—Whether they’re wearing bow ties, three-piece suits, pearls, or scarves, MPs know how to show up to work with style. Several say their unique attire works as a conversation starter and a good way to connect with other MPs. Take Liberal MP Greg Fergus (Hull-Aylmer, Que.), for exa...

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