Simon Doonan, the world's number one window designer and Barney's New York creative director, spoke about Michelle Obama's inauguration day fashion decision to wear an ensemble designed by Isabel Toledo. On the day of the sparkly lemon color ensemble debut, Doonan came up with three impromptu window designs for the Madison Avenue store as an "homage" to the designer and to congratulate the First Lady.
"We love that Mrs. Obama loves Isabel Toledo," said Doonan. "Get it?"
"There's no downside for the fashion world to have someone in the White House who has a natural poise and elegance," said Doonan.
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Love Me Some Jason Wu!
It's great that Michelle hooked up a young, fresh couturier with one of the greatest honors in fashion. It really speaks to what this administration is about -- inclusion, hope, expansion.
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2. But she should have had on black gloves and shoes with her yellow Inaugural coat. Two different greens just didn't cut it on this formal occasion-the biggest of all. My friend from Paris said the French nearly had heart attacks at this style faux pas.
3. Ball gown's hem was TOO LONG for dancing and made her look awkward. It was tiresome watching her constantly pull it away from her back so hubbie wouldn't step on it. Another big error.
4. And, Horrors! WHAT was she wearing at the formal prayer service? Others had on suites and she had on a glorified Spring picnic dress. Pretty, but OUT OF PLACE.
WHO ARE HER STYLIST ?, I THOUGHT SHE DIDNT HAVE ONE? HELP PLEASE !
· LASTLY, I DO THINK SHE IS MAKING A STATEMENT NOT TO BOX HER IN AS SHE HAS HER OWN MIND & TASTE, WHICH I FIND VERY REFRESHING !
Representing the American Dream: These designers Toledo (Cuba) and WU (Chinese Taipei) both were able to melt into and benefit from educational opportunities and really are now being rewarded by this endorsement by the First Lady. What an historic part of their your careers.
That said, I have to say that Michelle's inaugural dress and evening gown were just horrible. What was she thinking? She needs to wear clothes that enhance her beauty, not detract from it.
Mrs. O needs to have a fashion designer that will choose the outfits for her. She doesn't seem to be able to do that on her own.
The camel/black outfit that she wore at the Lincoln Memorial was absolutely stunning, and she looked like the beauty that she really is. That is the ONLY outfit that has ever looked good on her.
Most of the things she wears (sheath dreses, pants, tops are too tight and ill fitting).
She is a beautiful woman, but she has no fashion sense.