Sarah and Hillary: out of the closet

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Sarah and Hillary: out of the closet

Ethel C. Fenig
Susanna Chung Forest, the designer of Hillary Clinton's pantsuits, has inadvertently solved the mystery of why Democrats are mocking Republicans for spending $150,000 on clothing and accessories for Governor Sarah Palin. In a revealing statement to CBS News, Forest,

...who designed Hillary Clinton's pantsuits says it would be unusual for a candidate as famous as Sarah Palin to need to buy clothes.

"Why do you need to pay for it?" Forest told CBS News from her boutique Susanna Beverly Hills saying that most designers would offer to clothe a candidate for free. "It's an honor, you are going to design for someone who could be the president of the United States," noting that the exposure any designer would get from dressing someone as famous as Clinton or Palin would be worth much more.

Pay to play, i.e. a contribution is expected to the Democrats for access and favors, is apparently so ingrained within the party regulars that they -- and their suppliers -- just can't understand the attitude of Republicans, and Governor Palin, who actually pay full value for goods and services. They know nothing in life is free and see no reason to exploit a designer, even one ensconced in non-working-class Beverly Hills.


And Senator Clinton (D-NY), whose husband has made millions upon millions since his presidential years, certainly could afford what

The Los Angeles Times reported earlier this year that Senator Clinton's custom made pantsuits from Forest were worth about $6,350 a piece retail. Clinton's spokespeople did not respond to requests for comment.

Didn't it bother millionaire Clinton even a bit to accept a free wardrobe from her designer? And as for the price of Hillary's duds, hmmmm, how many pantsuits could Governor Palin get for the price of one of Senator Clinton's?

The McCain campaign responded to the Palin wardrobe spending with the following statement, "With all of the important issues facing the country right now, it's remarkable that we are spending time talking about pantsuits and blouses. It was always the intent that the clothing go to a charitable purpose after the campaign," said spokesperson Tracey Schmitt.

Thomas Lifson adds: I would assume that after wearing her pantsuits a few times (or maybe just once?), Sen. Clinton donates them to charity. That way, the very valuable presents do not have to be reported as income. I have read that some Hollywood figures use this method to avoid paying taxes on free duds.

I also suspect that the fashionistas of the chic left might not be willing to donate anythign to a reform Republican governor of Alaska.
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/..._of_the_c.html

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If you believe...

Michelle Obama shops at J. Crew, buys online

BURBANK, Calif. – No $150,000 wardrobe malfunctions for Michelle Obama.

"Actually, this is a J. Crew ensemble," the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama told comedian Jay Leno on Monday on his talk show. She wore a yellow sweater, skirt and blouse ensemble.
"You can get some good stuff online," she added.

Questioned by Leno, the potential first lady declined to criticize GOP vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin about revelations that the Republican National Committee spent $150,000 at Neiman Marcus and other high-end retailers on clothes and accessories for Palin and her family.

Obama said she and her husband have a policy of spending their own money on their clothes. But she said she wanted to be "empathetic."

"A V.P. pick, it's like being shot out of a cannon. All of a sudden you're at the center of attention, and you want to look good," said Michelle Obama, adding she has never met Palin. "You're living in your home, minding your business, and all of a sudden you're on the national stage and everyone's watching."
http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2008Oct...maLeno,00.html

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The interviews in the November issue, which hits newsstands Tuesday, also include some frothy morsels however – when asked if she shops at Wal-Mart, Mrs. Obama somewhat diplomatically responds “I’m more of a Target shopper.” And Mrs. McCain, who confesses that Oscar de la Renta is her favorite designer, shares her regret over former fashion missteps such as miniskirts and “terrible” chunky platform shoes.

http://blogs.wsj.com/runway/2008/10/...tyle-faux-pas/

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She's No Palin: Michelle Obama Now Lying About Gazillion Dollar Custom-Made Designer Wardrobe; Claims She Shops @ J. Crew, Online

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By Debbie Schlussel
Since Michelle Hussein Obama is now lying about her gazillion-dollar, custom-made designer wardrobe in order to play class warfare against Sarah Palin, she needs to be called to the mat.

For the last six months or so, we've been treated to stories and pictures of Michelle Obama's designer wardrobe and details of how much of her stunning wardrobe is custom-made by an expensive Chicag-based designer. Then, we were treated to spreads of Michelle Hussein Obama's exorbitant designer label wardrobe, bearing names you only see on celebrities and wives of millionaires. There's a reason that Michelle Obama made People's Best Dressed List, and Vanity Fair's.

But, now, with the flap over the $150,000 the RNC spent on a wardrobe for Sarah Palin, Michelle Obama is lying and pretending she buys her clothes online and from J. Crew.

US Magazine Spread: Michelle Obama's Expensive Designer Duds
Couldn't be farther from the truth.


Here's what she's now telling Jay Leno:

No $150,000 wardrobe malfunctions for Michelle Obama. "Actually, this is a J. Crew ensemble," the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama told Jay Leno in an appearance on his show Monday.

"You can get some good stuff online," she added.

That's a lie. Obama's wardrobe--which probably exceeds $150,000--is well known to be that of high-priced, exclusive designers. Endless profiles have been written about her custom-made tailored frocks from personal designer Maria Pinto.

And then there are her gazillion-dollar outfits from Moschino, Narciso Rodriguez, and Azzedine Alaia.

The Wall Street Journal did a huge profile of Pinto and her personalized pieces for Mrs. Obama, to the tune of thousands of dollars. The New York Times wrote about the Pinto-Obama style relationship, too. In September, US Magazine did a two-page spread of Mrs. Obama's fancy designer duds. The ugly brooch she wore on her teal dress at the Democratic National Convention cost well over $200 alone.

Mrs. Hussein Obama also told Jay Leno that, while she won't criticize Sarah Palin for the expensive clothes (which she didn't mention was the McCain campaign's decision, not Palin's), she said, "When we buy clothes, we buy it ourselves."

Well, sure, that's because, while the Palin's had to pay for their own home, the Obama's had their $1.6 million-plus home purchased for them in a sleazy land deal by Tony Rezko, who enabled them to buy only the home at a well-below list price. So, they have a lot of extra cash on hand for designer duds.

And the Obamas are rich, unlike the Palins. Obama's books sold many copies and Mrs. Obama was making well over $300,000 annually as a crush-the-poor-on-healthcare hospital exec. It's not like the Palins can afford Mrs. Hussein Obama's wardrobe. Obama, himself, shops at exclusive Dubai-owned Barney's, where men's suits are several thousand dollars apiece.

The Palins are relatively modest people. I really wish the McCain campaign and RNC hadn't done the whole clothing deal.

It really took away a real chance at contrasting these two families and how they live their lives. And it is turning into a never-ending story right before the election.

Either way, Michelle Obama--especially on the issue of expensive clothes--is a phony. She's no average Josephine who shops at J. Crew. She's a rich elitist with high-priced personal couturiers that would make Sarah Palin--and most Americans--blush.

But for the next week, she's suddenly one of "the little people."

Posted by Debbie at October 27, 2008 09:59 PM
http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archi...o_palin_m.html