During a recent audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Benedict XVI arrived donning a crimson cap trimmed with white fur. The cap known as a camauro, popular during the medieval and Renaissance periods, has not been worn during modern times except for a brief appearance during the 1960's as part of the attired worn by John XXIII. Perhaps the Pope's revival of the camauro is a fashion statement or maybe its just a way to stay warm when tempatures dip towards freezing.
This isn't the first time Pope Benedict XVI has had us seeing red. His red Prada footwear that debuted last summer made a fashion statement and turned a few heads. As did his ermine trimmed red cape. Some may be critical but with a professional wardrobe that leaves little room for interpretaion great accessories and a pop of color are a way for the Pope to show the world a bit of his personal style.
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