Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration: fashion in Cali was not just decoration, it was a speech with a Colombian accent

Abelardo de la Espriella assumed the presidency of Colombia during a swearing-in ceremony held in Cali. For the inauguration, he wore a custom-tailored ensemble designed by the Colombian brand Arturo Calle, consisting of a structured midnight blue suit and a plain white shirt.

The sartorial choice at the presidential inauguration served as more than mere decoration, functioning instead as a deliberate discourse highlighting Colombian fashion and manufacturing identity during the official ceremony.