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1 Fab Read: Style Dictionary
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3 First Lady Style: Michelle Obama in Isabel Toledo
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4 Should Michelle Obama Be Supporting African American Designers?
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5 Michelle Obama's Euro Style
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6 Isabel Toledo Sketches Her Whimsical Payless Shoe Collection
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7 Link Time!!!
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8 Sneak Peek! Isabel and Ruben Toledo's Harlem-Inspired Target Line
In honor of Target's upcoming opening in East Harlem, the mass retailer has created the Harlem Designer Collections, a limited-edition line spanning across various categories and reflecting the vibrant spirit of Harlem. The fashion category is led by designer couple Isabel and Ruben Toledo — Michelle Obama has worn Isabel's pieces — and includes swimwear, t-shirts, beach towels, and frocks. Read more
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While we anxiously await Isabel Toledo's affordable footwear line to hit Payless stores in September, let's feast our eyes on what's to come. The designer, who just unveiled her collection, described her shoes as "pure Toledo — playful, bold and strong," also noting the functionality component: "I’m a walker. I wanted to address that." The whimsical collection — with names such as the Read more
This week the Obamas began their European tour. All eyes were on Michelle to see what she packed and loaded onto Air Force One. First stop: London, where the presidential couple met with Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his wife Sarah, as well as the Queen. Favorites like Jason Wu and Isabel Toledo made appearances, while a couple surprises ensued. Let's see Michelle's Euro style! P.S. Read more
With just a couple days into her reign as the First Lady, Michelle Obama is already starting to feel the pressures of her position. Amnau Eele, former model and co-founder of the Black Artists Association, is filing a formal appeal to the First Lady’s office on behalf of the BAA. The charge? They're mad at her for not wearing anything by an African American designer at her inaugural Read more
Yellow. Lemongrass, to be exact. It's a known fact that yellow is an uplifting, optimistic color. What better choice, then, for the new first lady for the swearing-in ceremony this morning. While her tots wore colorful J.Crew Crewcuts (so cute), Michelle continued the delight in a custom Isabel Toledo coat and dress. The Cuban-born designer did not know this would be Michelle's choice today — Read more
During New York Fashion Week, a handful of attendees were asked a very important question: For whom do women dress? Here's what they had to say . . . Carine Roitfeld (left): "I don't know for everyone else. For me, it's for myself. When you feel good about yourself, you feel good about everyone else." Anne Hathaway: "Most women dress for their most fashionable friend." Isabel Toledo: Women Read more
Here is an oldie but goodie. I got this Style Dictionary illustrated by Ruben Toledo, $23, for Christmas years ago. If you have been enjoying our Style Glossary this is up your fashion education alley. The illustrator, Ruben Toledo, is one of my favorite fashion illustrators. You may recognize his unique style from the Nordstrom ads and their clever whimsical illustrations. He is married to the Read more
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