January 2009
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Out of Africa
One thing we have in the USA is plenty of talent. Where are the Tracy Reese dresses and the Stephen Burrows outfits in Michelle’s closet? These African American designers have plenty to offer.
Feith, Hope and Charity
We like our home grown surfer dude, Tracy Feith from big ‘ol Texas. Tracy probably didn’t need the publicity because in May, his designs will be hittin’ the racks at Target. (His current offerings are USA made.) Isaac has had a pretty good gig with Target and yeah, everybody likes the price points but we [...]
Wu Hoo: Not
It’s nice to see such a young designer get big exposure like this. However, this dress isn’t really flattering and like we’ve mentioned in other postings, this is JANUARY. What’s up with wearing a spring frock in the dead of winter? Michelle is a strong woman and we like strong colors on her like the [...]
Holy Toledo!
The fashion business can be alot like the music business. You can become an overnight sensation but only after years of plugging away doing what you love. This is certainly true of Isabel Toledo who presented her first collection in 1985. This ensemble looks pretty normal for this avant garde designer but maybe the First [...]
Feathers That Tickle Our Fancy
We like to see local designers get big press. This lovely brooch has been worn by Michelle on more than one occasion and was made by Chicago designer Carolyn Rosenberg. Most likely this pin and others will be knocked off and in a few months the imported version will be seen in WalMart and Target. [...]
Every Girl Crazy About a Sharp Dressed Man
Obama’s tall, slim frame is a designer’s dream, and they’re all busy with their sketchpads. After wearing this navy blue two button suit, it’s been a popular request at Chicago’s Hart Schaffner Marx. It sells for $1500 AND it’s made right here in the USA. He’s also been photographed wearing Italian Ermenegildo Zegna suits but [...]
Camel-ot: Matchy Matchy
Yes! Bring back the skirt and matching coat. This lovely combo is from Narcisco Rodriguez and the black accents work nicely with her husband’s ensemble. Of course, we all know that Narcisco has his clothes made in Italy. We like the Italians, sure enough, but in order for our own economy to recover we need [...]
DNC Brocade Dress
The original design didn’t have the protruding ruffle at the neckline. Ok, we like the modesty factor but a different fix would have been better. The designer, Peter Soronen, could have whipped up one of his famous corsets that would have fit better than this loosey goosey in the shoulders. Purchased in Chicago but made [...]
It’s All About The Dress
It’s like being a bride all over again. Michelle must wear the right dress because as First Lady what she wears to high level events gets immortalized in print. 30 years from now it will be in some museum! This Philip Lim dress doesn’t have a bunchy gathered waist and would look stunning on Michelle’s [...]
Garment Industry Bailout
It’s a joke, of course. There is no bailout for the garment industry because it doesn’t exist anymore in the USA. Experts claim that this industry is on the move constantly, always looking for the next source of cheap labor to produce the goods. Sounds like WalMart doesn’t it? Maybe we should give up our [...]
