Diane von Furstenberg, Tracy Reese, Derek Lam: Designers Down With Obama
Fashion cannot be ignored. And with each passing month it becomes more important in this year's Presidential elections. And why not? This is the first time a black man is on the ballot as a nominee for President of the United States so the campaign is going to have to pull out all the stops, unconventional and stylish. According to this story in the Washington Post, the Barack Obama campaign has coordinated with about 20 designers to create merchandise for the Obama web site, where it will be available next month. Post reporter Robin Givhan reports it's the first time a quorum of the fashion industry has revolved around one candidate. The top designer list includes Derek Lam, Isaac Mizrahi, Charles Nolan and Diane von Furstenberg. There have also been talks with Beyonce, Russell Simmons and Vera Wang, as well according to the article. I love DVF dresses, but it is appropriate for the fashion industry go beyond dressing candidates to supporting them? Would you vote for Obama because Vera Wang designed a T-shirt for the campaign?
Diane von Furstenberg, Tracy Reese, Derek Lam: Designers Down With Obama
I wouldn't vote a presidential candidate, just because Vera Wang designed a T-shirt for the campaign. But I would show my support by wearing said, the stylish T-shirt with pride. I have always based my choice for president, on values and what I believe candidate stands for and not the T-shirt it self. I believe that most people are smart enough to understand that wearing a T-shirt is a great way to get the word out and to help the voters to stay focused. What ever it takes, in a world that really hasn't changed much. This is' supposed to be the United States.— sexyfitbuff
