Benedict XVI is the restorer of style and Pomp
One of the interesting facts about Benedict XVI is that he restored the papacy. Pope Benedict XVI has been recognized as Cardinal Ratzinger. He brought back papal garb and the custom of donning red shoes. He dresses in a traditional white robe and cap for more laid-back occasions.
Several papal outfits that were no longer in use were brought back by Benedict XVI. Popes have worn red papal shoes since the time of the Romans, but they were stopped under Pope John Paul II. Benedict XVI is the last pope to wear them. The Vatican said that the shoes were provided by the Pope's shoemaker, contrary to earlier media speculation that they were produced by Italian fashion firm Prada.
The Pope already wore a camauro, the customary red papal hat used in the winter, once, on December 21, 2005. Since the pontificate of Pope John XXIII (1958–1963), it has not been observed. On September 6, 2006, the Pope started donning the red Cappello romano, sometimes referred to as the Saturno, a hat with a wide brim for wearing outside. John Paul II wore it less frequently than his predecessors who wore it more frequently.
Additionally, he brought back the mozzetta, which was last worn by Pope Paul VI. He never donned the Pope's tiara, choosing to wear a cap instead. Pope John Paul II did not care much for papal attire and showed little interest in fashion. The elegance and charm of Pope Benedict XVI have been praised by those who enjoy fashion.
