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Michelle Obama designer shut down
The New York Post ^ | 10-3-10

Posted on 10/02/2010 11:22:10 PM PDT by Justaham

Kai Milla's eponymous clothing line has shut down, and the cash-strapped business has failed to pay vendors for months, sources claim.

Milla, wife of Stevie Wonder, founded the women's contemporary line in 2005 and received acclaim from the fashion press, including a spread in Harper's Bazaar and an appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show."

Milla's height of popularity came after First Lady Michelle Obama wore a green silk sleeveless dress by the designer in February 2009, when Wonder was awarded a Gershwin Prize from the Library of Congress and gave a performance at the White House.

Milla's last collection was for spring/summer 2010, and was presented during New York Fashion Week last September at the Museum of Art and Design at Columbus Circle. A source told Page Six the line was discontinued earlier this year.

"The company has left many creditors coming after her to be paid for time, service, and materials," the source said. "Modeling agencies, production crews, design assistants, pattern makers, office and store landlords have all been trying to contact her office in Los Angeles and New York for months for payment."

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To: AlexW

Moochele Obama is to fashion designers as Barkey Obama is to Democrat candidates. Everyone loved the attention in 08 but now they leave town when AF1 is calling into the landing pattern.


21 posted on 10/03/2010 4:20:28 AM PDT by mazda77 (Rubio - US Senate, West FL22nd, Scott/Carroll - FL Gov/LtGov, Miller-AK US Senate)
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To: Justaham
"The company has left many creditors coming after her to be paid for time, service, and materials," the source said. "Modeling agencies, production crews, design assistants, pattern makers, office and store landlords have all been trying to contact her office in Los Angeles and New York for months for payment."

Isn't this just typical!?

Guess she is waiting for Zero to pay her bills.

Or, maybe Michelle did not pay for the clothes that Mrs. Wonder made for her.

22 posted on 10/03/2010 4:39:19 AM PDT by CitizenM (If we ever forget that we're one nation under GOD, then we will be a nation gone under.-Ronald Re)
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To: Rummyfan

She looks like the result if Michael Jackson decided to become a woman rather than white.


23 posted on 10/03/2010 4:41:48 AM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (Remember March 23, 1775. Remember March 23, 2010)
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To: Justaham
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24 posted on 10/03/2010 5:11:17 AM PDT by abbyg55
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To: Justaham

So now, this dressmaker gone bust, another victim of the free enterprise system, shunned by those who vote with their dollars, will be branded a capitalist by her client’s husband, and yes, of ocurse, stand in line for the promised, possibly whispered in private, bailout, that she so does not deserve!

Welcome to being an enterprenuer, in the age of Obama!


25 posted on 10/03/2010 5:24:24 AM PDT by Prussianone
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To: sinanju

26 posted on 10/03/2010 5:33:04 AM PDT by Daffynition ("Life Imitates Bacon, but Bacon does not imitate Life. Bacon IS life." ~paulycy)
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To: Justaham

Guess giving Moochelle the dress didn’t really pay off


27 posted on 10/03/2010 5:42:37 AM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P. N.C. +12 ..... Greetings Jacques. The revolution is coming)
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To: sheik yerbouty
She probably demanded the boob belt

28 posted on 10/03/2010 5:48:02 AM PDT by RummyChick
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To: Justaham

Where, oh where, will Michelle find ugly stuff to wear? I know... one of the prizes on “Runway” will be to make an especially avant-garde outfit, or better yet, collection for the First, er, Lady.


29 posted on 10/03/2010 5:50:34 AM PDT by Pearls Before Swine
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To: Rummyfan

She looks like she belongs in one of those ice age exhibits in a Museum of Natural History.


30 posted on 10/03/2010 5:50:55 AM PDT by Eddie01 (There's just so many ignorant people, it's depressing)
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To: RummyChick

Ok, I didn’t need to see her that big.......LOL!!!


31 posted on 10/03/2010 5:52:31 AM PDT by ThePatrioticArtist (It's not the painting itself, but the message it sends that's important.)
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To: ThePatrioticArtist

Similar dress by Alaia...

Price tag...$1,600

Again , Alaia



Again,




The hideous black Alaia boob belt
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/azzedine-alaia-corset-black-leather-62903606#


And don't forget the $675 belt



So, is she getting these for free (and is she claiming it on her taxes)..and what about the limits on gifts??? Or is she paying for them?
32 posted on 10/03/2010 6:09:03 AM PDT by RummyChick
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To: Justaham

WHY the HELL doesn’t her husband, Stevie Wonder PAY THE LITTLE PEOPLE?????? Liberals...they are ALL THE SAME...DEAD BEATS!


33 posted on 10/03/2010 6:10:15 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion......the Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Moonman62; Justaham

Milla, wife of Stevie Wonder,

“Which one designed Michelle’s wardrobe?”

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kai-Milla-Design/125732365189#!/album.php?aid=154814&id=125732365189

Fugly.


34 posted on 10/03/2010 6:21:31 AM PDT by maggief
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To: Ann Archy

Photo of designer says.. GUILTY

Mrs BO in red plaid dress appears ready to kick out in an Irish step dance.


35 posted on 10/03/2010 6:23:31 AM PDT by Surrounded_too (Robot machine guns and the Dirty Dozen)
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To: Justaham

Does that mean no more boob belts?


36 posted on 10/03/2010 6:39:43 AM PDT by Howudoing
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To: Justaham; mikrofon; Charles Henrickson
Milla, wife of Stevie Wonder

Lately
You Haven't Done Nothin'
If You Really Love Me
Go Home
I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer

Have A Talk With God
Heaven Help Us All

37 posted on 10/03/2010 7:01:53 AM PDT by martin_fierro (Uptight)
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To: RummyChick

WHY??? WHY DID YOU DO THAT TO US????


38 posted on 10/03/2010 7:06:44 AM PDT by bannie (Gone to seed.)
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To: RummyChick

Does this woman not own any pantyhose? I do not think I’ve ever seen her with stockings on.


39 posted on 10/03/2010 7:14:05 AM PDT by Malacoda (CO(NH2)2 on OBAMA.)
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To: RummyChick

MY EYES!


40 posted on 10/03/2010 7:24:31 AM PDT by Netizen
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