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In Versace, Michelle Obama Sends a Powerful Message at Her Final State Dinner (barf alert)
New York Times ^ | 10/19/2016 | Vanessa Friedman

Posted on 10/19/2016 6:35:14 AM PDT by simpson96

On Tuesday night, at her final state dinner as first lady, Michelle Obama solidified her legacy as perhaps the most adept and successful practitioner of the art of political dressing that any administration has seen.

Her choice of an Atelier Versace gown for the Italy state dinner was not only a nice bit of sartorial diplomacy — Versace being an Italian success story, a company often touted as a candidate for a public offering — but, coming less than a week after her magnetic speech in New Hampshire on women and respect, it went far beyond being simply an ambassadorial nod to a guest country’s talent and made a powerful subliminal statement.

The dress, after all, was made of rose gold … chain mail. As much as it was gracefully cut and draped, it also spoke of armor and female strength, of the need to gird yourself to fight for what you believe in. And it was designed by Donatella Versace, a woman who was famously thrust into one of the most difficult situations of all: having to take over and preserve the company founded by her brother after his murder in Miami. And who, despite a fair number of doubts, has ultimately triumphed — in part by transforming the aesthetic of her company from one built on the power of sex to one built on the power of self. (snip)

Especially because Ms. Versace then said, ”I am humbled and honored to have the opportunity to dress the first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. Thank you Michelle for all the things you did for America and for the rest of the world, for the women in the U.S. and the rest of the world.”

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: bho44; fashion; fawningmedia; flotusmichelle; michelle; michellephoto; obama; statedinner; versace
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Ms. Versace's quote at the end was gag-worthy. Just another Useful Idiot.

1 posted on 10/19/2016 6:35:14 AM PDT by simpson96
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To: simpson96

The leftwing “media’s” love affair with the Marxist Obamas continues.


2 posted on 10/19/2016 6:38:22 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Clintoon will be the "historical" first unindicted felon to sit in the Oval Office. Be proud!)
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“Thank you Michelle for all the things you did for America and for the rest of the world, for the women in the U.S. and the rest of the world.”

WHAT?


3 posted on 10/19/2016 6:39:13 AM PDT by V_TWIN
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To: simpson96

Phew! Those are man arms.


4 posted on 10/19/2016 6:39:33 AM PDT by miss marmelstein (Richard the Third: With my own people alone I should like to drive away the Muslims)
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To: simpson96
The liberal media sure is busy lately deifying the First Wookie. My guess is they dream of making her the next “Hillary”, basically hand her a Senate Seat in a dark Blue state and get her set up to run for the Presidency in 2024 (assuming Hillary wins). After all how do you top the first black president and first women president? Why the first black women president of course!
5 posted on 10/19/2016 6:39:50 AM PDT by apillar
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To: FlingWingFlyer

And, she apparently dances real good cause she’s black. Well, according to the nyt yesterday. “Twerkin’ My Way Back To You Babe”.


6 posted on 10/19/2016 6:40:05 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: simpson96

There is no limit below which the NYT will not go.

Once again we have proof that those who pursue journalism and demonstrate no abilities in that area save for low IQ gossip are sure bets to be hired by the NYT.


7 posted on 10/19/2016 6:40:24 AM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: simpson96

I hope they’ve checked the White House for stolen copper pipes. Took a lot of them to create that tent for the Wookie


8 posted on 10/19/2016 6:40:29 AM PDT by KosmicKitty (Waiting for inspirations)
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To: simpson96

They look like they just had an argument. Probably - “You HAVE to wear this dress for its symbolism” vs.” I HATE this effin dress and this effin country”.


9 posted on 10/19/2016 6:41:17 AM PDT by Anima Mundi (Envy is just passive, lazy greed.)
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To: V_TWIN

Nothing sends a more powerful message to average Americans than America’s Royalty speaking while wearing a Versace gown.


10 posted on 10/19/2016 6:41:47 AM PDT by Sasparilla (Hillary for Prison 2016)
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To: simpson96

did Versace design that wig too?


11 posted on 10/19/2016 6:42:13 AM PDT by Lib-Lickers 2
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“... Thank you Michelle for all the things you did for America...”

WHAT?????

The only thing I can think of that she did was literally starve American school kids with her idiotic menu selections....


12 posted on 10/19/2016 6:44:05 AM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: simpson96

Sometimes “A dress is just a dress”.


13 posted on 10/19/2016 6:44:55 AM PDT by Anima Mundi (Envy is just passive, lazy greed.)
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To: simpson96
I won't comment on her outward appearance mainly because,not being a Brad Pitt myself,I'm in no position to criticize.But inwardly she's just about as ugly as they come.
14 posted on 10/19/2016 6:45:22 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Deplorables' Lives Matter)
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To: miss marmelstein

Just what I was thinking about her arms. I thought it was photo-shopped at first.


15 posted on 10/19/2016 6:46:02 AM PDT by wbarmy (I chose to be a sheepdog once I saw what happens to the sheep.)
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To: simpson96

The press has been licking the butts of First Ladies since forever.

It’s all self-promoting crap.


16 posted on 10/19/2016 6:46:24 AM PDT by Jack Hammer
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To: Sasparilla

On another thread someone posted the menu.... not exactly what she has dictated be served in the school cafeteria these days.


17 posted on 10/19/2016 6:47:26 AM PDT by V_TWIN
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To: Anima Mundi

.” I HATE this effin dress and this effin country”.

She does not look happy.

Good time to bring up the old subject: Liberals, especially the women, are always angry and upset.

I sit next to a gaggle of Gals here and they are ALWAYS shrill. Always.

I cannot get my mind around this. Its both a lack of relationship with God and being spoiled. IMHO

Oh please shut up!! Nobody every told them to shut up!!

Shushhy.....


18 posted on 10/19/2016 6:47:34 AM PDT by Uversabound (Our Military past and present: Our Highest example of Brotherhood of Man & Doing God's Will)
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To: Lib-Lickers 2

There are a slew of pictures in the Mail. Quite an interesting shot of Mooch from the rear. She makes the Kardashians look tiny.
Also photos of the fawning guests..the usual suspects. Chuck Todd looks absolutely effeminate.
The dresses on the women at this event were absolutely horrible. Jerry Seinfeld’s wife and Rachel Ray being the worst.


19 posted on 10/19/2016 6:47:37 AM PDT by surrey
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To: simpson96

Beyond Thunderdome.


20 posted on 10/19/2016 6:52:41 AM PDT by headstamp 2 (Fear is the mind killer.)
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