[varg]

They were not designed by Michelangelo. Guard commander Jules Repond designed them in 1914.

[Covenantor]

I stand corrected.

In my defense I present:

"It is commonly thought that the uniform was designed by Michelangelo, but it would seem rather that he had nothing to do with it."

from the same Vatican site as before.

[Thermalseeker]

Guard commander Jules Repond designed them in 1914.

Sounds French. (Kinda looks French, too)