Now that you mention it, that does seem like a very logical explanation of how that fashion design came about. This general observation of wardrobe explains the Emporer and the Kings and how they present themselves.
It also explains the odd facination with Hawaiian shirts. personally, i would not wear a floral pattern. Palm trees maybe, but i go for geometric designs, animals, dragons, and more fluid patterns. Just not flowers, but thats just me.
And then there's that fish. I am reminded of Cat in the hat with the fish in the teapot, the fish wil grant your wish, be it for a little or for a lot.
Make your wishes carefully, how they are answered may be more vauge than the answer.