Michelle wears $6,800 sweater, bashes 'the rich'
Michelle Obama sparks fury after splashing out on $6,800 designer jacket for Buckingham Palace reception
Political commentators have taken issue with the fact that the design 'cost more
than the average American family makes in a month'- The U.S. First Lady wore an embroidered cap-sleeved jacket from U.S. label J Mendel's resort 2013 collection
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14:07 EST, 29 July 2012
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UPDATED:
14:25 EST, 29 July 2012
Political commentators have expressed their fury over the fact that Michelle Obama wore a jacket worth $6,800 to the pre-Olympics Opening Ceremony reception at Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Though the dazzling J Mendel jacket and
skirt won
critical acclaim from the style set, some pundits are
furious that she elected to spend so much money on a garment while so many in the U.S. are suffering financially.
A post on the Gateway Pundit blog read that the design 'cost more
than the average American family makes in a month ($4,284)'.
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Controversial: Though the J Mendel jacket worn
for a pre-Opening Ceremony Buckingham Palace reception won critical
acclaim from the style set, political commentators are furious that the
garment that cost $6,800
'She does this as Americans continue
to suffer through a deep recession and record unemployment,' writer Jim
Hoft said. 'Michelle feels your pain.'
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Regardless of the criticism, the
ensemble was deemed a sartorial hit by style watchers, who had nothing
but praise for the all-white look.
The jacket, which was almost armour-like
in style, was embroidered in shimmering silver. The cap sleeves showed
off those famously toned arms, while the high neckline kept the look demure.
Exclusive access: The jacket is currently
available to pre-order at Moda Operandi, but given that it is from the
resort 2013 collection, orders will not be dispatched to shoppers until
at least October 10
The
lightweight fabric of the sharply-pleated skirt made for a soft
contrast, while the silver court shoes added polish, and co-ordinated
with the look perfectly.
The jacket is currently available to pre-order on the Moda Operandi website.
Given that it is from the resort 2013 collection, however, orders will
not be dispatched to shoppers until at least October 10.
Mrs
Obama, of course is likely to have ordered her outfit direct from the
label well in advance of the event, and given her status, would have had
the choice of any collection she desired
Elegant: Catherine did not disappoint in a fitted coat-dress by young British designer Christopher Kane
We meet again! The Duchess of Cambridge warmly
greeted Mrs Obama, who had been invited in her role as head of her
country's Olympic delegation
It was also in keeping with her
patriotic red, white and blue fashion theme of the day, and proved to be
a strong choice that saw her hold her own against the UK's reigning
fashion princess, the Duchess of Cambridge.
Of course,
Catherine did not disappoint. The fitted coat-dress, an custom-made
design by young British favourite Christopher Kane, was an elegant
choice
that fitted her like a glove.
Mrs Obama arrived at the Buckingham Palace reception with of Louis Susman, the U.S. Ambassador,
who hosted her morning Let's Move event at his London residence.
Style stakes: The last time the two women met,
in London in May last year, the Duchess pipped the U.S. First Lady to
the post in a beige Reiss shift. In turn, Mrs Obama went for a design by
Barbara Tfank
The Duchess of Cambridge warmly greeted Mrs Obama, who had been invited in her role as head of her country's Olympic delegation.
The two women first met just over a year ago when the Obamas flew to the UK on a state visit.
The rest of the Royal Family were
also out in force for a full-scale charm offensive on global leaders
attending London's Olympic Games.
More than 190 guests were present -
including 95 heads of state and government and their spouses - ranging
from Mongolia to the Marshall Islands, in the northern Pacific.
VIDEO: Kate and William greet Michelle Obama and world leaders at Buckingham Palace...
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Jackie G - Poker Playing Pa... 2012/07/31 02:57:39
+7It is certainly attractive and beyond expensive - where are the lefties who screamed because Mrs Romney wore a designer shirt that cost [GASP] $150.00 - it was proof she could not possible understand people. What the hell do they say about a $6800.00 jacket?? The Obama's are hypocrites !!!
Wretha
By he way, you're goddamn skippy I'd wear what the f*ck I want if I worked my ass off for two Ivy league degrees. Tell me this though, who did she make poorer in the process of attaining her wealth?
Spreading baseless bull$hit isn't giving an opinion, it's LYING. And you've just proven to all of us that's all you're interested in doing.
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Regarding the diamond bracelets: The bracelets were on loan for an evening fundraiser; a common practice in the fashion industry. They were returned the next day.
The comment Ghost quotes is totally fabricated, Michelle never said that at the fundraiser or at any other dinner.
If the Obama's are really as bad as you say, why do you need to make up crap to discredit them? Shouldn't the truth suffice?
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Regarding the diamond bracelets: The bracelets were on loan for an evening fundraiser; a common practice in the fashion industry. They were returned the next day.
The comment you quote is totally fabricated, Michelle never said that at the fundraiser or at any other dinner.
If the Obama's are really as bad as you say, why do you need to make up crap to discredit them? Shouldn't the truth suffice?
And keep in mind we know that telling people to "look it up yourself" is conservative-speak for admitting "I pulled that comment completely out of my a$$".
Truth be told, we know Michelle did not make that comment to a group of people at the fundraiser where she was wearing the $40,000 worth of borrowed jewelry, which is what you claimed, nor at any other time.
Look, if you hate the Obamas, that is fine with me, I really don't care. If you hate Barack's politics or policies or Michelle's rear end, fine, have at it. What bothers me is all this fabricated bull$hit. If the Obamas are really as bad as you say, then why do you need to make crap up to discredit them? Shouldn't the honest truth suffice? People lie when the truth doesn't give them what they want. If you have to lie this much, perhaps it's time to do some serious soul searching about what you're doing.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/fe...
Here's some more examples of her over-the-top materialistic habits:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/ne...
I'll have to reactivate my old facebook and find the videos of her running her America-hating mouth. Conveniently, A LOT of material on her has been removed from Youtube. And that's A FACT. State controlled media. Do you wanna run the whole route with their "Secret White House Parties" and the whole ramp? We can. I mean, if you really wanna jump into what a materialistic piece of crap she is, we can do that. Or how about her egregious disdain for the flag and patriotism? Or only being proud of "her country" after her husband was elected and put in place to destroy freedom and make people EVEN MORE dependent upon the government than they were before. Obama phones. Radio Ads that make it sound cool and hip to be on food stamps. But I'm sure you're okay with all of that because from your point of view it's probably totally okay for people to be breeding out of control and living as good for nothing leeches.
"The native Houstonian is over the moon with the fab pub that photos of the first lady in Katie Decker are already providing. Michelle Obama's stylist picked up the bracelets at Katie's showroom in Fragments in Soho. The bracelets were on loan for the evening; a common practice in the fashion industry. You can see more photos of the Obamas from the evening here by checking out the Gotham Hall event."
http://www.examiner.com/artic...
Here is the original article from the Houston Culture Map from where both the Daily Mail and the Examiner got their information:
http://houston.culturemap.com...
You wouldn't have known the bracelets were borrowed from reading the Daily Mail article unless you clicked on the Houston Culture Map link that they provided.
Did the Daily Mail intentionally omit the sentence saying the bracelets were on loan? You tell me.
You'll also notice that most of the online blog sites are bashing Michelle for WEARING the bracelets. That way they can imply she bought them, using taxpayer money, of course, without going into the sticky details that they were just borrowed for that event, for free.
"The native Houstonian is over the moon with the fab pub that photos of the first lady in Katie Decker are already providing. Michelle Obama's stylist picked up the bracelets at Katie's showroom in Fragments in Soho. The bracelets were on loan for the evening; a common practice in the fashion industry. You can see more photos of the Obamas from the evening here by checking out the Gotham Hall event."
http://www.examiner.com/artic...
Here is the original article from the Houston Culture Map from where both the Daily Mail and the Examiner got their information:
http://houston.culturemap.com...
You wouldn't have known the bracelets were borrowed from reading the Daily Mail article unless you clicked on the Houston Culture Map link that they provided.
Did the Daily Mail intentionally omit the sentence saying the bracelets were on loan? You tell me.
You'll also notice that most of the online blog sites are bashing Michelle for WEARING the bracelets. That way they can imply she bought them, using taxpayer money, of course, without going into the sticky details that they were just borrowed for that event, for free.
I'll get back to you with what I find.
You block me? Really? For having a pleasant conversation and giving you information? Geez Louise, is reality really that painful for you? Apparently so!
The headline of the piece called the trip "Michelle's $500,000 shopping trip".
You do realize that $500,000 figure was strictly the cost of air fare and secret service detail, don't you? Michelle didn't go on a taxpayer funded $500,000 shopping spree in Spain. You get that, right?
Here is the link to the Judicial Watch information:
http://www.judicialwatch.org/...
The cost for air force and secret service detail for the spain trip was actually $467,000, not half a mil, but that's quibbling.
The Obama's reimbursed the taxpayer for airfare equivalent to two first class round trip seats for Michelle and Sasha. The Obama's paid for everything else on the trip themselves--hotel, shopping, dining, recreation, personal expenses, etc.The Obama's friends and daughters who accompanied them flew separately and paid for all their own expenses.
Yes, the SS and air force costs for the trip came to $467,000, that's what was billed to the taxpayer. These have ALWAYS been paid for by the taxpayer, you paid for them when Laura Bush traveled, you'll pay for them if Ann Romney travels. You think the Romney's will pay for their own secret service details and the use of Air Force one themselves just because they can afford to?
The headline of the piece called the trip "Michelle's $500,000 shopping trip".
You do realize that $500,000 figure was strictly the cost of air fare and secret service detail, don't you? Michelle didn't go on a taxpayer funded $500,000 shopping spree in Spain. You get that, right?
Here is the link to the Judicial Watch information:
http://www.judicialwatch.org/...
The cost for air force and secret service detail for the spain trip was actually $467,000, not half a mil, but that's quibbling.
The Obama's reimbursed the taxpayer for airfare equivalent to two first class round trip seats for Michelle and Sasha. The Obama's paid for everything else on the trip themselves--hotel, shopping, dining, recreation, personal expenses, etc.The Obama's friends and daughters who accompanied them flew separately and paid for all their own expenses.
Yes, the SS and air force costs for the trip came to $467,000, that's what was billed to the taxpayer. These have ALWAYS been paid for by the taxpayer, you paid for them when Laura Bush traveled, you'll pay for them if Ann Romney travels. You think the Romney's will pay for their own secret service details and the use of Air Force one themselves just because they can afford to?
On another note, since you're so well informed. What do you know about Frank Marshall Davis? It doesn't bother you that one of the most notorious Communist minds that has ever tread upon American soil was Mr. Obama's mentor? Or that the Administration tried to hide that fact? (The "Frank" Obama refers to over and over again in his biography, sans last name IS in fact Frank Marshall Davis.)
When did Michelle bash the rich?
Loads of celebs get freebies and loaners, SOP in the fashion world.
And as a partial owner of that jacket she is wearing, I would like her to return it for a ful refund.