Peter Dutton sparks cost of living uproar after eagle-eyed Aussies spot extraordinary detail about his outfit

By CHARLOTTE MCINTYRE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: 10:58 BST, 30 April 2025 | Updated: 11:46 BST, 30 April 2025

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s choice of neckwear on the campaign trail has sparked a cost of living row three days out from the election. 

The Coalition leader was questioned over his pricey fashion choice after he was spotted wearing a $600 tie from a luxury Italian menswear brand at a Melbourne charity event on Wednesday.

Mr Dutton was conducting a press conference afterwards when a reporter noticed he was wearing a tie from designer label Zegna.

‘Mr Dutton, what’s on your tie?’ they called out as he wrapped up the press conference.

He didn’t respond to the question and walked away.

Mr Dutton was still wearing the tie at his next stop at a patisserie in Bayswater but had taken it off by the time he visited a petrol station on the EastLink freeway.

The specific design of Mr Dutton’s tie isn’t currently listed on the Italian brand’s Australian website, but it is available on Zegna’s Thailand store. 

Similar silk ties are on sale on the brand’s Australian website for around $605.

Peter Dutton wore a $600 tie from designer label Zegna at a charity event in Melbourne

The Italian menswear label is said to be also a favourite of former Labor Prime Minister Paul Keating. 

Mr Dutton has repeatedly declared during the election campaign that he wants to stand up for working class Aussies.

He has also criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for failing to address the cost of living crisis.

However, Mr Dutton came under fire during the final leaders’ debate on Channel Seven on Sunday night when he caught out over the price of eggs.

Both Mr Albanese and Mr Dutton were asked to guess the cost of a dozen eggs.

The Opposition Leader under-estimated the price, which was revealed to be priced at $8.80 at Coles and $8.50 at Woolworths.

Mr Dutton guessed ‘about $4.20’ for half a dozen while the Prime Minister said they were $7.

Aussies were not impressed with Mr Dutton’s answer.

‘It was really shocking to see how out of touch someone can be with a carton of eggs,’ a member of studio audience commented.

Mr Dutton (pictured) was spotted without the tie later on Wednesday during a visit to a petrol station

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Peter Dutton sparks cost of living uproar after eagle-eyed Aussies spot extraordinary detail about his outfit

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