Julian Assange, runway model? Some lookbooks, from Snowden …

You know what they say about the relative strangeness of fiction and reality.

And now, Julian Assange is slated to model(from the Ecuadorian Embassy, though) as part of London Fashion Week. Ben Westwood, designer and son of Vivienne Westwood, tapped the Wikileaker, saying he hoped to keep him in the public eye and use him as fashion inspiration.

Apparently the fashions will be inspired both by Clint Eastwood and by Assanges own look the beret did not go unremarked.

So this is happening, it seems.

If Whistleblowers and Newsmakers FromTwo-ish Years Ago And Today are going to become fashion inspirations, here are a few morelookbooks:

The Look:

(Leon Neal/ AFP/ Getty Images)

The model: Julian Assange

Here, Julian has accessorized with a speech, a classic and versatile accessory that goes with almost any outfit, including this fetching coat and scarf. You can see why Benedict Cumberbatch, also known for his dramatic coats, felt comfortable stepping into Julians shoes for a film role.

How to get this look: Do something elaborate to your hair. Wear berets a lot. Found Wikileaks. Escape to Ecuador to avoid being extradited to Sweden.

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