Western influences on personal life
The Western world not only inspired Jinnah in his political life. England had greatly influenced his personal preferences, particularly when it came to dress. Jinnah donned Western style clothing and he pursued the fashion with fervor. It is said he owned over 200 hand-tailored suits which he wore with heavily starched shirts with detachable collars. It is also alleged that he never wore the same silk tie twice.[19] M C Chagla, a former colleague of Jinnah's, has stated that Jinnah was fond of eating pork, an act which is forbidden in Islam.[20] The historian Stanley Wolpert has also alleged this in a book about Jinnah. The Pakistani government has banned books (including Wolpert's) which have mentioned this alleged dietary preference of Jinnah's.[21]