Posted on 09/08/2008 10:47:08 PM PDT by Aussie Dasher
US vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin's fashion sense is winning applause in an unexpected quarter - in Japan, where the maker of her rimless glasses is enjoying a sudden boost in business.
The Alaska Governor's designer specs have become a hot topic on the US campaign trail, with some speculating that the 44-year-old former beauty queen is trying to show her seriousness.
But whatever her reason, Masunaga Optical Manufacturing is pleased with the media interest.
The company makes Ms Palin's MP-704 glasses, designed out of titanium by Kazuo Kawasaki.
"Few politicians, especially women, go out with glasses. We're happy to see her wear the glasses,'' a company spokeswoman said.
"We have already seen a positive effect,'' she added, saying orders and inquiries from retailers and customers were increasing.
Masunaga Optical sells 6000 to 7000 frames of the MP-704 model globally a year, she said, while declining to say how many orders it received since Ms Palin was picked by Republican White House candidate John McCain.
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Hillary Clinton used to wear glasses. I figure she must have had contact lenses all these years.
Sarah’s not afraid to wear glasses. She knows there is more to her competence than some vain feelings about wearing glasses. And she’s woman enough not to be afraid to wear a dress.
This isn’t good news for the Obama faction. I mean, since Biden’s appearance has there been a run on hair plugs?
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Funny you should say that. I read where even the Germans are facinated with Governor Palin. Obammie got his world tour done just in time. I don't think he'd get quite the same crowd if he was over there right now.
Quite frankly a pair of glasses can make a woman more attractive.
Shades of Reagan and his jelly beans, I’ve noticed the same thing with the younger women, and professional women I’ve come into contact with this past week.
The Obamao had better take notice, no one is making a run on Obamao suits or swim gear...
Now for the really interesting question, the Halloween masks, will it be Obamao, McCain, or Sarah Palin as the #1 seller this year?
Megane Ichiba, BYJ wishes Sarah Palin doesn't take his job?!
Quite frankly a pair of glasses can make a woman more attractive.So can a baseball cap but she doesn't need either.
I'm wondering how long before we see her hairstyle?
she has to wear glasses otherwise she’ll launch a million ships.
LOL. so can a six pack of beer!
Yes, but Sarah looks better with them than without.
Do you like Yonsama, too? ; )
I have a huge trade show in Chicago this week, I’m anxious to see how many women at the show are imitating her style.
Already she’s improving the economy, from manufacturing to retail.
**Quite frankly a pair of glasses can make a woman more attractive.**
I agree! I hae seen certain women in the last 45 years who looked better with glasses than without! I fell in love with them but they didn’t care for me! Bummer!
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