Dressing Michelle: Major Designers Wait for First Lady's Call
By: Bridget Foley
Source: http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/major-designers-wait-for-first-ladys-call-2090453?module=most_emailed#/article/fashion-news/major-designers-wait-for-first-ladys-call-2090453?full=true
"For his part, de la Renta notes that, in recent history, first ladies have always had direct contact with a designer, typically relying on one or two. He suggests that, designer or otherwise, Obama would benefit from expanding her current range of fashion advisers, particularly on matters of protocol. 'You don’t,' he declares definitively, 'go to Buckingham Palace in a sweater.'"
I think this passage generally sums up this article. Foley goes into detail about First Lady Obama's fashion selections. Many high end designers seem to almost be whining about the fact that she hasn't given them much of a shot. They seem to be lining up at the chance to dress the First Lady, if not only to gain some response from the public during this time of recession.
I personally think it's a great thing that she seems be be giving young, up-and-coming designers some support. However, I'm beginning to think she simply wears what she likes. She did give Michael Kors an opportunity to dress her. There were several other high end designers lining up such as Donna Karan and Carolina Herrera. There are a numerous list of designers yet to show up on her roster including Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs.
I think over time she will venture away from the young designers and start to wear more famous names. I think she has to. de la Renta makes a valid point. There is eventually going to be a time that she has to wear something to an event that isn't "a cardigan." I do however, think she is making a valiant effort to be "accessible" to all people.
