The year 2009 is drawing to a close, and we are about to head into a new year. Before we get into 2010, let’s look back at a few of the highlights on Fashion Rollcall in 2009. It seems fitting to take a look back at some of the images that excited us most about [...]
First Lady Michelle Obama takes first place when it comes to ‘Political Chic’, that’s according to a poll taken by French Elle magazine. Note that First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy took second place in a poll in her own backyard. The two are often compared to one another especially when it comes to their style choices. Mrs. Obama [...]
Michelle Obama dazzled in this Naeem Khan gown at the first official State Dinner at The White House. The strapless design was made in India. Her dress was handmade, and embellished with sterling silver sequins on silk chiffon. It was complemented by a flowing chiffon scarf, and a well-dressed date, President Obama. Mrs. Obama selected the Indian-American designer [...]
Michelle Obama graces the cover of Glamour magazine’s December issue in her own Jason Wu dress. The December issue features Glamour’s “Women of the Year”, and it is out next week. Within the article she talks mentorship, role models and dating. You heard me correctly, the First Lady offers sound dating advice like:
“Cute’s good. But cute [...]
American designer Isabel Toledo is preparing for her upcoming exhibit at FIT, Fashion from the Inside Out. There will also be a book of the same title. Ms. Toledo took her turn on the world stage during the 2009 Inauguration when First Lady, Michelle Obama selected her gold dress and coat for the ceremony. She [...]
Yesterday I attended the Sunday with the Magazine panel discussion with The New York Times fashion critic Cathy Horyn as moderator. The discussion centered on First Lady, Michelle Obama and her fashion choices. The panelists were fashion designers Narciso Rodriguez, Maria Cornejo, and Thakoon. All of whom have dressed the First Lady.
It was refreshing to [...]
We have been inundated with news of the global recession and now, Swine-Flu. Sometimes we all need a little diversion from reality. Here’s a video from Newsweek that has been edited to feature Michelle Obama as a contestant on America’s Next Top Model, or as they call it, America’s Next Top Superfirstlady. It gave me [...]
Here’s a video of fashion designer Brian Reyes from New York Fashion Week Fall 2009 as he talks fashion, the economy, and Michelle Obama. He is pleased with The First Lady’s decision to embrace young designers, and would welcome the opportunity to dress her. It is refreshing to hear from a young designer, and to [...]
Yesterday we discussed Michelle Obama’s positive impact on J. Crew’s stock price, the retail industry, and the economy. Today it was revealed that another fashion designer, Arnold Scassi, takes issue with the First Lady’s wardrobe choices. He suggests that she should pick a few designers and work with them exclusively. I wonder if he would [...]
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Here is incontrovertible proof that the First Lady’s fashion choices do have an impact on the bottom line of the fashion companies she chooses to wear. Her wardrobe selection goes beyond the aesthetic value, it now affects stock prices. According to a Bloomberg Television report, which can be viewed in this video below, [...]
