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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She has a fashion department ... who knew? Really, who knew? They should all be fired!
I think this Transvestite Couple was created in a laboratory!
I wish everyone would stop wearing those silly belts.
Oh well.
I suppose if it bothers me, I don’t have to look.
: )
Unfortunately, her “fashion department” is the most competent part of this administration.
This is a joke, right?
Wow. That armpit trash is ... well it looks very uncomfortable. Nice dress, nice color, but the body needs to be 20 years younger.
Hair looks good here.
"Hey!! Someone sew me a new dress for my supper with the Ambassador tonight!"
Amazing what you can do with a shower curtain, isn’t it?
What a Ugly no class Skank!
Her greatest achievement... when she stepped off Air Force 1 in cut offs. Our queen representing us at her best. This broad has no clue what it is to represent the US in the world’s eye.
I can believe there is a fashion department. There can not be professional people who would dress her like she dresses. The woman has zero sense of style.
Is that a photoshopped picture????? Or for real???? Please tell me it is photoshopped!
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