Why It Matters That Hillary Clinton Wore Ralph Lauren

New York Times ^ | June 15, 2015 | by Vanessa Friedman

[Oldeconomybuyer]

At her campaign opening rally on Roosevelt Island on Saturday, Hillary Clinton donned her now-signature look: a bright blue pantsuit with a matching bright blue shirt underneath.

Clothes are a political tool like any other. And that is why it was interesting to learn that the pantsuit she wore at her Roosevelt Island rally had been made by Ralph Lauren.

Yet there’s a possible weak spot. Because for a candidate who has been pushing her connection to, and understanding of, the middle class — and whose speech while wearing the pantsuit was largely about closing the income gap — Ralph Lauren is a relatively inaccessible brand. It is also one often worn by and beloved of that sector of the population, the chief executives and financial wizards, she somewhat disavowed.

But that’s me. And to be honest, I would not be surprised if, in the end, Ralph Lauren does become a Clinton wardrobe mainstay. If the campaign can avoid elitism charges, the brand will make her look confident, and absolutely convincing on the global stage.

According to a spokesman, the designer already works with the candidate “regularly.”

[USMCPOP]

You can dye the cloth any color, but it’s still a feed sack.

[molson209]

Ralph Lauren , who cares ,it’s tax-deductible LOL

[GreenHornet]

The last time she wore the yellow pants suit, people kept trying to hail her down, thinking she was a cab.

[JoeProBono]

[Dilbert San Diego]

When I see some women wearing nice pantsuits or slacks, I see a woman who is presenting a professional and feminine appearance.

When I see Hillary, I get the impression she is trying hard to present a mannish appearance.

And why does Hillary never ever wear a skirt or dress???

[FlJoePa]

What would a lady ask for at the outlet or one of their stores?

"I need the Hillary, in a 16-short. Canary Yellow."

[edpc]

Ralph Lauren has $155.00 khaki shorts on his site. I doubt the average person finds that a reasonable price. I have a few dress shirts and a couple pair of khakis but, only because I found them deeply discounted at TJ Maxx .

[CAluvdubya]

And why does Hillary never ever wear a skirt or dress???

Post 17 shows why. Her legs are not to be seen!

[Oldeconomybuyer]

I think she's wearing K-Mart in this pic:

[Dr. Sivana]

Or the ghosts in Pac-Man:


(Clyde was renamed Sue for Ms. Pac-Man)

[trisham]

The lesbians that I know don’t wear pantsuits. Maybe it’s just Hillary that brings to mind lesbians?

[Steven Tyler]

I’d design a light colour pantsuit, with bold contrasting vertical stripes

[LeoWindhorse]

you can put lip stick on a pig and it’s still a pig ....

[null and void]

PantSuit,Now theres a woman that can get a visual message to other women.....Dykes

Can Subaru make a presidential limo?

[RightGeek]

The best pantsuit for Hillary:

[Las Vegas Ron]

What difference does it make, since when did hypocrisy matter to the left?

The phrase “what difference does it make” is a profound slip of projection.

[central_va]

Hillary’s first “term” should be 10-20 years.

[Lizavetta]

her now-signature look: a bright blue pantsuit with a matching bright blue shirt underneath.

[FrdmLvr]

I can’t believe Ralph Lauren would design something so tasteless as that ghastly blue pantsuit.

[immadashell]

What about the high stress pantyhose?