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Analyst Places $2.7 Billion Value on Michelle Obama’s Public Wardrobe Choices
New York Magazine ^ | 10/20/10 | Amy Odell

Posted on 10/20/2010 10:21:14 AM PDT by Nachum

In their latest Business Review, Harvard, that fashion-obsessed place a quick private plane ride north of us, had an analyst assess the monetary value Michelle Obama has on fashion labels she wears publicly. Apparently when Michelle wears something, that company's stock spikes upward. If it's not the label seeing a gain, stores that carry the labels, like Saks, stand to benefit. From November 2008 to December 2009, David Yermack counted that Michelle made 189 public appearances, and wore items by or sold at 29 publicly traded companies, including J.Crew, the Gap, Dillard's, and DSW.

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To: maggief; 444Flyer

61 posted on 10/31/2011 2:30:12 PM PDT by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!
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62 posted on 10/31/2011 2:33:51 PM PDT by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!
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63 posted on 10/31/2011 2:36:28 PM PDT by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!
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To: fml
Stevie Wonder's Wife. There is a funny irony there...
64 posted on 10/31/2011 2:41:24 PM PDT by left that other site (Psalm 122:6)
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Joe Cocker

or

Stevie Wonder

Who is he imitating?

Vote 1-800-USA-REPO


65 posted on 10/31/2011 2:50:33 PM PDT by Covenantor ("Men are ruled...by liars who refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern." Chesterton)
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To: Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!
She's so Rainbow High.
66 posted on 10/31/2011 3:12:12 PM PDT by 444Flyer
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To: Nachum

You mean there is $$ in the fat assed, stitaceous buttocks look? Who would have thunk?


67 posted on 10/31/2011 3:13:44 PM PDT by chooseascreennamepat (When every candidate is running in last place, everyone is in first place.)
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To: left that other site

“Stevie Wonder’s Wife. There is a funny irony there... “

Now she is rather attractive. Too bad he can’t appreciate it. The worst lady should take a hint...its free!


68 posted on 10/31/2011 3:22:53 PM PDT by chooseascreennamepat (When every candidate is running in last place, everyone is in first place.)
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To: chooseascreennamepat; Lazamataz

She has a nice figure, but I don’t think she has an attractive face. But I am a woman so what do I know. Would Laz hit it?


69 posted on 10/31/2011 3:26:20 PM PDT by left that other site (Psalm 122:6)
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To: Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!

Basket ass!


70 posted on 10/31/2011 3:26:48 PM PDT by chooseascreennamepat (When every candidate is running in last place, everyone is in first place.)
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71 posted on 10/31/2011 3:39:49 PM PDT by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!
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72 posted on 10/31/2011 3:49:39 PM PDT by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!
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To: Nachum
$2.7 billion! (signed by Dr. G. Gono hisself!)


73 posted on 10/31/2011 3:55:26 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous?? The four companies mentioned all provide middle class type clothing.


74 posted on 10/31/2011 4:15:59 PM PDT by gleeaikin
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75 posted on 10/31/2011 5:05:49 PM PDT by American Constitutionalist (The fool has said in his heart, " there is no GOD " ..)
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To: skeeter

Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos


76 posted on 10/31/2011 5:07:44 PM PDT by American Constitutionalist (The fool has said in his heart, " there is no GOD " ..)
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77 posted on 10/31/2011 5:12:39 PM PDT by American Constitutionalist (The fool has said in his heart, " there is no GOD " ..)
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To: American Constitutionalist
Unlike Michele, Imelda looks lovely in this simple dress with the beautiful cut lace design in the skirt. And...Unlike Michele, Imelda is dressed **appropriately** for her position as wife of a president.
78 posted on 10/31/2011 5:16:52 PM PDT by wintertime (I am a Constitutional Restorationist!!! Yes!)
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To: Nachum

Wow, did we ever blow an opportunity here. If we had only thought of this in 2009, we could have made a fortune by investing in Boob Belt companies.


79 posted on 10/31/2011 5:17:21 PM PDT by Scutter
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To: American Constitutionalist

Same Woman? Then that first picture of her is NOT flattering. She looks pretty good in your picture.


80 posted on 10/31/2011 5:29:57 PM PDT by left that other site (Psalm 122:6)
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