Looking smart for work while keeping cool is a challenge during hot weather – but it’s one Kriss Akabusi appears to have mastered in unique style.
The former Olympic runner and motivational speaker appeared on Sky News to take part in the channel’s newspaper review wearing what appeared to be a short-sleeved suit jacket.
BREAKING: Kriss Akabusi is wearing a short sleeved suit jacket on Sky News. pic.twitter.com/A7tCne5UtJ
— Kevin Scott (@KevinScottHT) June 22, 2017
The unusual ensemble got mixed reviews.
Stop whatever you're doing and enjoy this photo of Kriss Akabusi wearing a short sleeve suit jacket on TV this morning. SENSATIONAL pic.twitter.com/T7WzWULe3t
— ld (@LDLDN) June 22, 2017
— Ryan Barron (@RJBarron1988) June 22, 2017
The real criminal here is the manufacturer. Akabussi is just one man, they'll have made thousands of these atrocities…
— sarah (@sarah_church) June 22, 2017
That's because @krissakabusi is too cool for school ???
— ? Martin H ? (@MartinHickey9) June 22, 2017
@krissakabusi just ROCKING the short-sleeve-suit look today. I am off to the tailor now! @skysarahjane @jonathansamuels @_alicebeer pic.twitter.com/rei3nfMEK9
— John Nichol (@JohnNicholRAF) June 22, 2017
Ultimately, though, he’s got some way to go before he can lay claim to the must unusual formal outfit worn by a sportsman.
The undisputed king of short sleeves pic.twitter.com/7bKwOBsW6s
— Andy Ha (@_AndyHa) June 22, 2017
If you want to copy Akabusi’s look and are feeling daring, you might want to try out this pink number…