Jagmeet Singh is the deputy leader of the Ontario NDP, but maybe not for much longer: he’s said to be preparing to run for the party’s federal leadership. Ambition is always an asset for a politician, but Singh has some other things working in his favour, too. He happens to have a flamboyant fashion sense (he made Toronto Life’s annual Most Stylish list back in 2013, and once caught the attention of GQ), an envy-inducing travel itinerary and a millennial-level addiction to documenting his adventures on Instagram. In his photos, the 38-year-old Sikh, who has mastered his model-worthy poses and moody into-the-distance stares, cycles through a kaleidoscopic collection of turbans and flaunts a surprising devotion to silly hashtags. Here, 15 of his best looks:
This two-year-old photo was taken in Taipei, and proves Singh was practicing his GQ looks long before the publication had ever heard of him:
Here he is mid-text in Calgary in 2015, giving the city a trendy dose of athleisure in an all-black sweatsuit and leather jacket:
In Cuba, Singh nails the tropical version of business casual:
That plaid blazer proves its versatility with another appearance in Melbourne:
Kiwi picking in New Zealand is much more sophisticated in bespoke pinstripes:
Note to dads everywhere: this is how you make khakis look cool. Also, “I just love trees ok don’t judge me,” is a seriously relatable caption:
Posing in front of graffiti? Very edgy. (But seriously, does he have a professional photographer who follows him around?)
And did he intentionally colour-coordinate with this San Francisco mural? In any case, he makes a strong case for bringing back thong Birkenstocks:
Another style of Birks really adds to this laid-back, Abercrombie and Fitch vibe in Madagascar:
Singh wouldn’t be a true NDPer if he didn’t tout his love of cycling. Here’s proof he actually rides around in tailored three-piece suits (but without a helmet):
If Singh goes to a trendy new restaurant and doesn’t post a contemplative stare, did it really happen? (Bonus pic: this sassy mirror selfie):
Here he is looking perfectly rugged (and somehow pulling off cargo pants) in Newfoundland:
The guy can effortlessly transition from tailored suits to unintentional Lenny Kravitz impressions:
He looks as chill as any Whistler snowboarding bum hitting the slopes in Canada Goose in Switzerland:
And here he is in a pale pink turban, reading in the grass—officially upstaging every Tinder profile picture, ever:
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