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The Obama Family Portait Has Our Vote

McArthur Joseph — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:19:59 +0000

In the midst of all the political mumbo jumbo that’s going on it’s still important to consider all things sartorially correct. Enter this stunning family portait of America’s first family, the Obamas.

Let’s start off with the obvious: This has to be the most attractive family in the white house since the Kennedy’s. (Can we talk about how Malia’s model good looks and height for only being 13?!)

We’re also loving the patterns and color scheme happening. Oh and if you love little Malia’s dress you can get one similar at ModCloth.

Whether or not the Obamas stay in the White House for another 4 years, they still are making us green with all types of envy.

Link Love: Styleite

The Vatican Hates on Benetton’s UnHate Campaign

Lester Brathwaite — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:13:17 +0000

Rather expectedly, an image of the Pope making out with a Muslim leader hasn’t sat well with the Vatican, which has officially condemned United Colors of Benetton‘s UnHate ad campaign. It’s been a while since the Vatian’s condemned something, no? It’s nice that they’re still fighting the righteous fight — an uphill battle at this point. But the Vatican’s not just stopping there; they’re urging their lawyers to “take the proper measures” to stop the use of the photo everywhere, including in the media.

What exactly are the “proper measures”? That’s pretty vague wording and considering the measures the Vatican has taken in the past, clarity might be appreciated. But they didn’t mince words in their condemnation. “This shows a grave lack of respect for the Pope, an offence to the feelings of believers, a clear demonstration of how publicity can violate the basic rules of respect for people,” said the Vatican’s spokesman, a Father Federico Lombardi.

The White House has also responded to Benetton’s ads, but a bit more equivocally, as their spokesman said yesterday, “The White House has a long-standing policy disapproving of the use of the president’s name and likeness for commercial purposes.” So if President Obama was sucking face with Hu Jintao for artistic purposes, the White House couldn’t give less of a shit.

Benetton, for its part, retains that the ads were meant ” to combat the culture of hatred in all its forms.” Nevertheless, the house pulled the image of the Pope going to Frenchy town with Imam al-Tayeb yesterday, apologizing for offending “the sentiments of the faithful.” However, no apologies have followed for offending the sentiments of Michelle Obama. [WWD]

FIRST LADY TO KNOW: Chantal Biya Of Cameroon

Hillary Frazier — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:26:45 +0000

This 39-year-old First Lady of Cameroon, Chantal Biya,takes Lady Gaga to the White House. Chantal is known for her big hair and crazy getups, and actually trendsparks lots of looks in Cameroon. The Huffington Post reported:

In the past, she’s mentioned Dior and Chanel as a few of her favorite European labels, while the traditional African outfits she dons are custom-made, designed, and sewn by tailors … In Cameroon her wardrobe has made her so popular she routinely launches trends and has a hairstyle, the Chantal Biya, named after hair.

I mean, who meets the pope in a pink lace and sequined dress? She does, apparently. What do you think of this diva’s style?

LINK LOVE: NY Mag