President William Ruto turned heads at his daughter Charlene Ruto’s lavish wedding in Tanzania, but beyond the celebrations, it was his striking designer outfit that became a talking point among fashion enthusiasts.

The Head of State stepped out in a red and black Egyptian hieroglyphic-inspired blazer by Italian luxury fashion house Stefano Ricci, paired with dark trousers, a white shirt, a bow tie and a cream fedora hat.

The statement jacket, which features intricate Egyptian-inspired patterns, is estimated to cost between Sh650,000 and Sh1.3 million, according to source.

The blazer reportedly comes from Stefano Ricci’s 50th Anniversary collection, a limited-edition line inspired by ancient Egyptian heritage.

The collection was unveiled in an exclusive runway presentation at the Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt, adding to its exclusivity and luxury appeal.

In Nairobi, the price tag and rarity of such designer pieces place them in a league of their own. At one of the capital’s most fashionable luxury fashion house Zannetti gents, is acquiring a similar piece is not as straightforward as walking into a shop and picking one off the rack.

In a post share son their official Instagram account Zannetti gents fashion house mentioned that they are welcoming orders of similar jacket the president had.

“At Zannetti gents fashion, we are welcoming exclusive direct order enquiries for gentlemen who appreciate extraordinary style price starting from Sh900,000 depending on size and availability”

The fashion house can only source and import the blazer depending on customer orders, with availability determined by the requested design and size.

Stefano Ricci is renowned for its handcrafted luxury menswear, attracting wealthy clients, business executives and heads of state who favour exclusivity and impeccable tailoring.

Ruto’s choice demonstrated how fashion can become a statement beyond clothing, particularly at high-profile family occasions where every detail attracts attention.