Jezebel | by Sadie | Thu, Nov 6
Thu, Nov 6
Designers like Donna Karan, Elie Tahari and Thakoon are fighting to get to Michelle Obama. [WWD] Even though her Narciso Rodriguez dress drew mixed reviews. [NY Times] According to polls, 65% considered it a "Don't." [USA Today] Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough on the election. “A shout...
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source: New York Magazine
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source: New York Observer
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source: wowowow.com
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source: Allure Magazine
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