Back in January 2009, Barack Obama told Americans that,
“Everyone must sacrifice… Everyone must have some skin in the game.”
Well… Everyone but Barack and Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama’s Thom Browne Inaugural dress comes in at an estimated $10,000.
Enstraz reported:
First Lady Michelle Obama impressed fashion experts and amateurs alike with her inaugural outfit Monday morning created by New York-based designer Thom Browne, mostly known for his menswear collections.
The First Lady wore a navy silk jacquard coat and dress outfit in a checked pattern specially designed for her.
“I wanted ‘tailored’ for her. For me, she stands for strength and confidence, and that’s what I wanted to design for her,” Browne told the Associated Press about his creation for the First Lady’s inaugural dress.
According to the designer, the outfit was inspired by a men’s silk tie. It is unclear what the cost of the outfit was, but it could likely be at least $10,000, according to Enstars’ estimates. However, the actual price has not been confirmed and there is no word yet on whether the dress and coat outfit will be rolled out for customers.
"Do you feel “mooched” upon? Because in some way you paid for it. The Darth Vader helmet hairdo and a return of the suicide bomber boob belt makes for an interesting fashion statement. We know they both spend like the thieves they are, but no more, it is truly trivial at this point in America. 10,000 here or there among nearly 17 trillion in debt is a spit in the bucket. I wonder how much Moochelle's mother dress cost? Did she pay for it with her EBT card? Just wondering. But it's not nice talking about the Worst lady like this, even though she wears her hair that makes her look like Moe Howard of the 3 Stooges, we should at least show her some respect! You can not buy class and getting elected to public office does not give it to anyone.Especially, those two." MC