Last week, The New York Times unveiled its new opinion page and each columnist got an updated mugshot. For the news junkies who follow these columnists, it was kind of like waking up next to a new spouse after years of faithful marriage. Tom Friedman, you've changed!
With new mugshots, came new outfits and with new outfits came the fashion experts at Esquire magazine
who have taken the time to analyze and critique the columnists' new
looks. Starting with David Brooks, Esquire's Richard Dorment assesses whether
each new mugshot is an "upgrade" or "downgrade." See all of them here.
David Brooks: Upgrade
He ditched his chunky tortoiseshell glasses in favor of something altogether more discreet, and he swapped out that unfortunate pink-on-pink tie-and-shirt combo for the tried-and-true pairing of a royal blue shirt and red tie. He looks positively Reagan-esque. (Ron Reagan Jr., but still.)
Wow. Friedman could've worn almost anything and it would've been an improvement on his take on Steve Jobs cool. But between the folded hands ("Go on, I'm listening") and his too-casual jacket, he actually manages to take a step back.
Charles Krauthammer
About time to ditch the mock turtleneck?
Nouriel Roubini
Harold Meyerson
Are you selling readers ideas or pre-owned automobiles?
Tim Fernholz
Actually, never mind. If your boss says they're ok, who are we to protest?
Kathleen Parker
You struck a great pose for CNN. Why keep WaPo in the '70s?
The Wall Street Journal
Hire a photographer, already.
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