Bernie Sanders has taken on Watch Young Wife Bai Jielots of different roles in his life so far -- from filmmaker to U.S. Senator -- and now he can add fashion muse to his CV.
SEE ALSO: Honorary 6th grader Bernie Sanders put a Trump tweet on a giant poster and brought it to SenateThough Bernie didn't make a physical appearance at Paris Fashion Week in January, the runway was awash with Bernie-inspired attire.
Balenciaga's show took heavy inspiration from Sanders' unique sense of style and featured a rebranded logo that bore a distinct similarity to his presidential campaign branding.
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Credit: SIPA/REX/Shutterstock Bernie hasfinallyspoken out about his fashion icon status.
Asked by CNN about his newfound status as a muse, Bernie laughed off suggestions that he could ever be deemed a trendsetter.
When asked if he ever thought he'd become a fashion icon, Bernie said: "No, not quite. I think of my many attributes, being a great dresser, or a fashion maven is not one of them."
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Well, Bernie, there's a fashion designer out there who thinks otherwise. The internet shared Bernie's surprise at being questioned on becoming a source of fashion inspo.
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Embrace your new status, Bernie!
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