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The Strange Secret World of Michelle Obama’s Fashion Department
Gawker ^ | February 22, 2011 | Brian Moylan

Posted on 02/22/2011 7:38:28 PM PST by lbryce

The Strange Secret World of Michelle Obama's Fashion DepartmentEveryone knows that when Michelle Obama wears something in public, it's either going to sell out or cause a controversy. What everyone doesn't know is that there is plenty of behind-the-scenes drama among the women who dress her.

While the First Lady has long been linked to boutique owner and stylist Ikram Goldman, it's now becoming clear that their relationship isn't as close as it used to be. Obama has a White House employee, 29-year-old personal assistant Meredith Koop, looking after her style, procuring her garments, and setting up arrangements with designers for custom-made pieces. To make it into a mini-soap opera, Koop started her career working at Goldman's boutique, Ikram, in Chicago and was dispatched to Washington when the First Lady took up residence in the White House. Now the student may have replaced her teacher.

No one is talking much about it, though. Michelle won't address the rumors and neither Goldman nor Koop will give interviews. Still, Jason Horowitz tries to get to the bottom of the situation in the Washington Post, but only finds a world that's as glamorous, secretive, and exclusive as the fashion industry itself

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: firstlady; michelleobama; strippercouture
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To: dupree

I listened to some old Dianna Ross & Supremes videos on UTube this afternoon...when Motown was in its glory. Dianna looked anorexic...not like Michelle. LOL!


41 posted on 02/22/2011 8:16:15 PM PST by lonestar
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Beached whale pod.


42 posted on 02/22/2011 8:22:57 PM PST by lbryce (BHO:Satan's Evil Twin)
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To: doc1019

The article :-)


43 posted on 02/22/2011 8:24:06 PM PST by oneolcop (Lead, Follow or Get the Hell Out of the Way!)
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To: lbryce

Q. Do these pants make me look fat?
A. No,,, You, make those pants look HUGE!!!

Have a few more Ribs & Ice cream… Maybe that will help.


44 posted on 02/22/2011 8:26:35 PM PST by Tagurit (Are your pigs fed, watered and ready to fly?)
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To: lbryce
Who picks out her clothes and who tells her she looks good in them? You need an axe handle to measure her backside. Basically she is trailer trash who hates this country. She has no sense of fashion at all. She has not one ounce of grace or charm in her whole rather large body and she probably makes the bamster sleep on the floor.
45 posted on 02/22/2011 8:27:00 PM PST by skimask
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To: oneolcop

Jest check’n. LOL!


46 posted on 02/22/2011 8:27:24 PM PST by doc1019
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To: lbryce

Do we really care what Hipzilla wears next?? I think it’s funny that she preaches nutrition/fitness when she couldn’t run a mile if she tried. Two things missing from public disclosure are Barry’s long-form birth certificate and Michelle’s BMI. It’s a coin toss as to which will make the press first....


47 posted on 02/22/2011 8:32:35 PM PST by Panzerfaust
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To: TChad

“replace Meredith Koop with a competent fashion consultant.”

I recommend “Omar the Tent Maker” as her new wardrobe consultant. He may have enough sail cloth the cover her massive rump.

She reminds me of the old “Far Side” cartoon where the fat woman has a Chihuahua stuck in her crack as she nails up a reward notice for a missing dog.


48 posted on 02/22/2011 8:33:03 PM PST by TxDas (This above all, to thine ownself be true.)
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To: mirkwood

The revolting image of phat ass mabelle michelle wearing a thong panty is enough to make anyone barf. It’s hard to image how putrid she is. Looks like even 0dumb0 is thinking “WTF michelle, cover up your phat ass! It’s disgusting!” No wonder he leers at women’s asses whenever he has a chance!


49 posted on 02/22/2011 8:34:11 PM PST by rcrngroup
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To: skimask

“she probably makes the bamster sleep on the floor”

well since her butt takes up 7/8th of the bed where else is going to sleep?


50 posted on 02/22/2011 8:36:10 PM PST by TxDas (This above all, to thine ownself be true.)
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To: lbryce
"The Strange Secret World of Michelle Obama’s Fashion Department"

In the ghetto! (In the ghetto!)

51 posted on 02/22/2011 8:37:46 PM PST by Free Vulcan (Vote Republican! You can vote Democrat when you're dead.)
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To: lbryce
The Strange Secret World of Michelle Obama's Fashion Department......Dollar General Store Photobucket
52 posted on 02/22/2011 8:40:27 PM PST by baddog 219
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To: lbryce
First Leg Lady Moosehell Obama


53 posted on 02/22/2011 8:46:57 PM PST by Iron Munro ("Our country's founders cherished liberty, not democracy." -- Ron Paul)
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To: lbryce; All

Thanks to everyone on this thread. Laughter is the best medicine; possible overdose in progress LOL. Laughter to point of tears. :)))


54 posted on 02/22/2011 8:48:15 PM PST by Freedom56v2 ("If you think healthcare is expensive now, wait till it is free"--PJ O'rourke)
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To: mirkwood
I do not know how many times I have seen that picture and I still think the Wookie must have slept in that dress to get so many wrinkles.

Those two women on the left show style and sexiness. The Wookie, on the other hand, looks like a chamber maid.

I swear you can get more stylish clothes from Kmart.

55 posted on 02/22/2011 8:56:38 PM PST by OldMissileer (Atlas, Titan, Minuteman, PK. Winners of the Cold War)
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To: lbryce

That would be pretty if it fit. What is going on up top?


56 posted on 02/22/2011 8:59:29 PM PST by MamaB
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To: Iron Munro

What is with that face? Ugh. She always looks so haughty- Moosechelle Antoinette is a good name for her.

Or Wookie.


57 posted on 02/22/2011 9:01:57 PM PST by Reddy (B.O. stinks)
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To: lbryce

Can’t wait for the reality show based on this report.


58 posted on 02/22/2011 9:11:33 PM PST by VanShuyten ("a shadow...draped nobly in the folds of a gorgeous eloquence.")
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To: DeathBeforeDishonor1
Oh, that's my very favorite thing I think I've ever seen her wear, there.

Who knew? You could have shopped the remnant bin at Wal-Mart, made it into a skirt, and instant Fashion Icon!

Love how the guy in the red tie looks just totally humiliated to be seen in public near her, too.

59 posted on 02/22/2011 9:11:59 PM PST by susannah59
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To: lbryce

White House Confirms Michelle Obama’s Assistant Meredith Koop Is Dressing Her

http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2011/02/white_house_confirms_michelle.html


60 posted on 02/22/2011 9:18:38 PM PST by kcvl
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