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Published 07 December 2009
Photographer Tim Eastman  

Laffy Gaddafi

It has long been observed that one of the most difficult parts of being insane and in charge of stuff is choosing the right wardrobe. Some are simply not up to the challenge, "electing" a monotonous routine of slacks and Members-Only jackets (Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, I'm looking at you). Others, however, embrace their inner Little Richard and provide the sort of Sartorial Splendor that some would consider even more valuable than food or medicine. Enter Muammar al-Qaddafi, funky-ass madman and inventor of the Electric Slide. In between administering horrible torture and writing "Purple Rain" this bad mamajama somehow finds the time to dress to impress, and fortunately the internet has provided a way to track all the stylistic inspiration through the years. Check out the Mummer's sweet duds!

Related Links:
Gaddafi's Fashion : http://www.csmonitor.com/photosoftheday/index.php?image=11&date=specials/gaddafi_fashion/