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Florsheim for President-Elect Barack Obama
The Obama craze continues with the Inauguration just a few days ahead.
What should the casual and laid back President-Elect wear? What should Michelle wear to the Inaugural ball? What kind of dog should the Obama's purchase? What school will the girls attend? With whom will the Obamas dine? Will they be a social first couple, like the Reagans?
Does it seem slightly obsessive borderline stalkish? Just a little bit, but we love to indulge in the hopes for the very young family soon to take residence in the White House. But boy, do we not wish we can just install a camera in the White House and have a reality, Ed TV-like show on the Obamas? Ratings would go through the roof! If the family allowed it, the networks would sell their first born for the rights.
For now, we will settle for what might be like, what should the Obama's wear on their feet? Many of the shoe designers did not buy in on this one, but a few designers did create sketches for the first family and appeased our curiosity.
A few of the sketches submitted to Footwear News are featured here.
Above, Florsheim for President-Elect Barack Obama "Florsheim sees the new president’s style as clean and classically modern. This stars-and-stripes shoe reflects his obvious patriotism in a classically modern interpretation." --VP of Design, Kevin Ringgold
Right, Allen Edmonds for President Elect Barack Obama
Right, Cole Haan for President-Elect Barack Obama
Above, Cole Haan for Michelle Obama
Above, Sam Edelman for Michelle Obama
"I see Michelle dressed in new and special fashion. She needs to represent something unique. She definitely doesn’t need to showcase a luxe look. I’m not looking for a reincarnation of Jackie Kennedy..." --Sam Edelman
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Above, Chinese Laundry for Malia Obama
"I noticed that Malia has a very refined sense of style for a young lady but she still looks fresh and young. She has a very fashion-forward look intertwined with a timeless sensibility. So I married those two styles by taking something classic, like a basic ballerina silhouette, and placing a design detail in an unconventional place to create a modern spin on a traditional piece." --Designer, Angelo Estrada
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Above, Ed Hardy for Malia Obama
"The mixture of colors is representative of the combining of cultures, the tiger tattoo symbolizes strength, while the dominant color — pink — plays up Malia’s girly side."--Designer, Marvin Williams
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Above, Nina Kids for Sasha Obama
"Next year will be [their] first Christmas in the White House. They will need a pair of dazzling holiday shoes. For Sasha, we created a black patent flat trimmed with satin ribbon and festive holiday ornaments.”--Design Director, Ken Masiello
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Above, Nine West for Malia, top, and for Sasha, bottom
"In an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, Sasha asked, ‘Mommy, when are we getting ice cream?’ Her big sister Malia joined in with, ‘We’re getting ice cream? Ice cream is my favorite food. I could eat ice cream forever.’ After reading that, I decided on a ‘Life Is Sweet’ theme. I chose a vulcanized construction for its current fashion popularity, as well as its enduring kid appeal. For little sister Sasha, I chose a sour-grape suede upper with sprinkles, which I believe suits her spunky personality and is age appropriate. Not to be confused with her big sis, Sasha’s name is spelled out in candy-barwrapper letters appliquéd on the outer quarter.”--VP of Design, Paul Hyde
More sketches and designer thoughts at Footwear News.
Past First-Ladies' Inaugural gowns at Huffington Post.
Questions or want to drop me a note: rubycee@gmail.com
Special Report: Inauguration Day 2009
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