Supreme Court judges ditch red ‘Santa robes’ for new ‘modern and simple design’

Supreme Court Justices Swap ‘Santa Robes’ for Modern Style at Opening Ceremony

Heavy, hot, and unabashedly bright-red, the traditional robes of Canada’s Supreme Court were fondly called “Santa robes,” but the legal body’s opening ceremony last week has unveiled a new, more modern look. The iconic red suits with white mink fur trim have been replaced by simple white collars over black robes with red piping. The new design made its debut Oct. 6 as the Supreme Court marked its 150th anniversary and the opening of a new judici…

Supreme Court judges ditch red ‘Santa robes’ for new ‘modern and simple design’

The Supreme Court of Canada has ditched its iconic red and white ‘Santa robes’ for a simpler new black design.