Thakoon Panichgul

But Michelle Obama's favorite designers — Narciso Rodriguez, Maria Cornejo, Thakoon Panichgul, and Peter Soronen among them — haven't experienced sales boosts since Michelle Obama stepped into the limelight in their clothes. ... Can Michelle Obama save these three stores? WalletPop

Maria Cornejo went to Washington, DC, last week along with Michelle Obama's other favorite designers, Thakoon Panichgul, Narciso Rodriguez, and Jason Wu, to lobby for a bill that would copyright protect clothing designs. Maria, who is a goddess, ...

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  USA The CFDA sent Rodriguez, Maria Cornejo, Jason Wu, and Thakoon Panichgul to lobby Congress this time, because they "are celebrities in Washington," according to CFDA executive director Steven Kolb. "People are going to be lining up with their digital ...

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Designer Thakoon Panichgul said he'd likely bring the style back but not every season. Michelle purchased her dress in late July — just about a month after the resort-collection shows — from Chicago's Ikram boutique. ...

Yes, the sportswear collection by one of Michelle Obama's favorite designers hits stores Christmas Day so plan to take a break from the eggnog bowl for a little shopping. Designer Thakoon Panichgul told WWD, "[Target was] very easy to ...