Michelle Obama's Stylist Makes '50 Most Powerful People In D.C.' List

GQ released its list of the most powerful people in D.C., and we're most pleased to see Michelle Obama's unofficial stylist Ikram Goldman, the very woman charged with putting together all of the first lady's notable ensembles, has joined the likes of Rahm Emanuel and Ben Bernanke.

GQ explains their decision to make her #46:

Right around the time of the North Carolina primary, Michelle Obama's appearance underwent a sudden change: Gone were the boxy corporate suits; in their place were colorful, body-hugging dresses and sweaters that women across the country were suddenly clamoring to buy. (The J.Crew cardigan she wore to meet Prime Minister Gordon Brown sold out online by 10 a.m. the same day.) The person behind Michelle's style upgrade is Goldman, owner of the boutique Ikram in Chicago. "She orchestrated the high-low thing. One day Michelle is wearing H&M and the next, Narciso Rodriguez," says Susan Swimmer, author of Michelle Obama: First Lady of Fashion and Style.

Which other HuffPo Style regulars hit the list? President Obama's speechwriter and and White House Hottest runner-up Jon Favreau came in at #33, while the White House Hottest winner , Obama's person aide Reggie Love placed at #38. Social Secretary and Washington's Best-Dressed Woman Desiree Rogers took 40th.

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Comments

[ABXNOMORE]

Yes, Michele needs a new stylist. Enough of the amateur hour!

[wish4change]

Michelle Obama has a stylist ? ? ? ? ? I thought Milia was picking her clothing out (bright tennis shoes and all).

[Balloonman]

As Balloon Man I can appreciate concern for Balloon Boy. There's not that many of us Balloon People as you might think. So it's a relief a young'un just starting out is out of danger, back safe and sound. Keep the balloons blowing. Now Balloon Boy, in tribute, The Seven Balloon Balloonman Launch!

[culturejunkie]

I can't imagine that Michelle Obama is the only FIrst Lady to have sartorial misfires or create fashion controversy. Of course, if she played it safe like Laura Bush, who seem to wear a particular look from Oscar de la Renta, then she wouldn't get criticized but neither would she make a First Lady's sartorial choices a fun topic of conversation. Nancy Reagan causes a ruckus during her tenure as did Jackie Kennedy. In fact, many Americans were upset that Jackie often chose French designers over American. Nancy, Jackie, and now Michelle pushed the envelope. None of the First Ladies were perfect, no matter what fashion revisionists say:) And, while Ikram may have influenced Michelle Obama's choices, she has had no better or worse success than other First Lady style influencers, such as Bill Blass or Oleg Cassini.

[kath1y]

No, there's a difference.

Those designers knew not to put their First Ladies in clothes that were all wrong for their figure type. On the contrary, experienced designers suit the design to the woman rather than try to shoehorn the woman into their styles whether it suits her or not.

With Goldman's influence, Mrs. Obama has worn things that would look great on a model but all wrong on her. Goldman may know cute clothes but she knows nothing about dressing real women so that they look their best.

[blrpalms]

I agree...this woman is all wrong as a stylist for Mrs. Obama...she is a boutique owner, with a vested interest in pushing the clothes from designers with which she has a business relationship.

I love Mrs. Obama...and I want her to look fabulous, appropriate, well-fitted in public events. Ikram does not make sure that the fabrics and fit and style photograph well and suit the occasion.

Please FIND A NEW stylist. NOW.

[kath1y]

So SHE's the one!!! That woman must be stopped. Her sense of proportion is as tiny as her collection of too-wide belts is large. Even left to her own devices, Michelle could do much better.

[Pema]

co-signed

[flygyrl72]

Hey, hey now. Michelle's an attractive woman & does okay more often than not. But that being said, um yeah...it's time for a new stylist. Too many times, Ms. Goldman has dressed Michelle in fashions that do nothing to complement her attributes. Many times, she looks plain awkward. Michelle needs to dump her. Ikram's shop in Chicago is ridiculously overpriced & sells things that most folks would never consider wearing, very avant-garde, high end stuff. She's SO not the person to dress the First Lady. I think Ikram is just putting her in stuff that she'd like to wear or designers she likes & wants to promote, not really taking into consideration the types of styles Michelle would really look good wearing.

[martyfrancom]

Very well said ... a stylist needs to dress her in fun clothes but clothes that fit her body ...

[kath1y]

Amen!

[OldTart]

Ditto!

[blrpalms]

Agree wholeheartedly. Ikram is responsible for too many "misses".

[ElsaIndy]

Clever gal to use the FL to promote herself...! Having exploited her relationship with MO to her own ends, the least she could have done was to dress the FL so she looked finished instead of foolish.

[martyfrancom]

MO has a stylist? Seriously?? I would have never guessed that ...

[CatfishAndGrits]

It must lonely in your small, small world

[invirginia]

I'm with u.

[katieandtom]

whoever this woman is, she needs to be fired. pronto.

[blrpalms]

Right. Today would be perfect. Out with Ikram.

[IhaveaDREAMwhitegirl]

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[Back2u]

Whatever Michelle is paying her stylist....it's too much.

[Bluebell123]

Yikes. It's pretty brave of her to actually admit to being behind the FLOTUS' "ensembles." Very brave.