To be a judge in the Swiss Textiles Award ceremony. I was thinking about how a year ago today, if someone had told me I would be sitting on a panel with Patricia Field (along with other esteemed fashion luminaries) judging designers I never would have believed them. Crazy what can happen in a year. I adore Pat and can't wait to see her soon!
Malia Obama's little red dress: $110.
Malia Obama is ADORABLE, but WHOA why did her parents Democratic strategists put her in a dress that retails for $110?? Really? In this economic climate?? I love how world leaders (Obama included) try to align themselves with the "working/middle class" but in secret eat arugula from Whole Foods and dress up in ultra luxe wear (PS I am not dissing WF or luxe wear, God knows I indulge in both waaay too often). This dress sells at Neiman Marcus! ALSO, where are the Obamas getting all of these hi-fi clothes? In this Wall Street Journal piece, Bernadette Reiss, co- owner of Biscotti (the label behind Malia's red dress) says she plans to reach out and offer "style assistance" to the Obama daughters. Interesting...
Michelle Obama's $10,275 earrings.
I don't understand why everyone is all over Sarah Palin's case re: $150,000 wardrobe when Michelle Obama was wearing a pair of Loree Rodkin earrrings on Tuesday night that retail for $10,275! Don't get me wrong, I am OBSESSED with Rodkin's designs. During the press previews several of us lo-fi editors put on a couple pieces and pretended they were actually a part of our permanent collection. And to be fair, It is unclear where Michelle Obama got these white gold and diamond triple dangles (were they given to her? Did she purchase them at ultra luxe Ikram in Chicago? Did she borrow from her sister-in-law or Joe Biden's wife? ) but they definitely aren't fake nor are they affordable... well for me anyway.
P.S. did Mrs. Obama hire a stylist? Just askin'...