Politics of Fashion: Celebrities and Fashion Designers Hearts Obama

Who said that fashion and politics don't mix? Well, he or she is wrong. Today, politics are evidently entering the world of fashion. We can see political phrases and slogans on some items of clothing that advertise specific candidates or political parties.

Sarah Palin is not the only politician who is setting fashion trends. Barack Obama is also becoming a fashion icon. After being featured in Andrew Christian's Obama ‘08 boxer briefs, he was also featured on the runways of Paris in the Jean-Charles de Castelbajac show. Obama's face can be seen on a sporty yellow sequined dress and was completed with a matching gloves that said YES and NO.




Some famous fashion designers including Zac Posen, Marc Jacobs, Rag & Bone and Derek Lam produce merchandise for Obama's official online store.



Moreover, Hollywood celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Madonna and Halle Berry said yes to Obama as they pledge their allegiance to him by regularly wearing Obama tee shirts.




In addition to the list, Drew Barrymore gets into the election season spirit on the cover of November's Harper's Bazaar. Like lots of other celebrities, she wants to encourage young people to vote while at the same time endorses Barack Obama.



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High School Musical Stars Recieved Giant Cookies

High School Musical stars, Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Corbin Bleu, and Ashley Tisdale received heart-shaped giant cookies decorated with their names written on frosting at the German premiere of the High School Musical 3: Senior Year in Munich, Germany.

The cookies are called Lebkuchen that are actually bags made to look like giant cookies.

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Lorick Spring 2009 Collection Debuts In Gossip Girl

After giving a sneak peak of her Spring 2009 collection to fashion editors last September, Abigail Lorick launched her collection in Gossip Girl's latest episode (The Serena Also Rises).

Ten pieces from the Spring 2009 collection are presented in a runway show that includes Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) as she strutted a catwalk for Blair Waldorf’s mother, Eleanor Waldorf’s.

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Victoria Beckham @ Harper's Bazaar Indonesia October 2008

Victoria Beckham invades Harper's Bazaar Indonesia October 2008 issue by appearing on the cover in an ivory Bill Blass Fall 2008 ruffled blouse. Checkout the rest of the editorial...







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The Magic of Fashion with Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) @ Harper’s Bazaar October 2008 Issue

The U.K.'s top designers show Harry Potter's brightest girl, Emma Watson a.k.a Hermione Granger, how to cast a sartorial spell in the upcoming October 2008 issue of Harper's Bazaar. Check out some of the bewitching spreads as Emma got styled by Alexander McQueen, Christopher Bailey, Viviene Westwood, Marios Schwab, Philip Treacy, Matthew Williamson, and Giles Deacon.










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Fashion War: Claire Danes vs Drew Barrymore (Gucci Jewelry Campaign Ads)

Last year, Gucci handpicked Drew Barrymore for their first ever Hollywood celebrity-featured campaign. This year, another Hollywood actress was chosen as the new face of Gucci Jewelry and she's no other than Claire Danes.

However, the new ads were not totally new. It had the same settings with Drew Barrymore's ads and the only difference is it's now Claire Danes with jewelry on the naked skin. Some say it's deja vu. Some say the idea was easy. But I will say, it's the profit that counts. Just like what Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini said last year: “Drew brought wonderful energy and excitement to this project, perhaps they are hoping to have that spark again this year.

Who's ads are better?








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Stuart Weitzman Annual Celebrity Shoe Auction: Shoes for A Cause

Every now and then, Hollywood stars are heavily involved in charity works. They may do it for fame and publicity or maybe they really want to help other people.

For whatever reason they may have, I say "Kudos" to the 29 celebrities who supported the Stuart Weitzman Annual Celebrity Shoe Auction. From Denise Richards to Blake Lively, they showed their creativity as they personalized some Stuart Weitzman pumps. The fashionable shoes are displayed for online auction until September 30. All the proceeds will support the ovarian cancer research.

You too can take part on this project by placing your bid on Stuart Weitzman site. For a start, check out some of the celebrities-designed shoes...


Ashlee Simpson and Blake Lively


Jessica Simpson and Hilary Duff


Brooke Shields and Denise Richards


Kristen Bell and Joy Bryant


Rachel Bilson and Eva Longria


Jessica Alba and Leighton Meester


Ivanka Trump and Rose Byrne

Emmy Awards 2008 Red Carpet Fashion

Just like any other awards night, the 60th Annual Emmy awards was star-studded and it's a good thing to once again see the A-list celebrities in their best red carpet fashion.

Heidi Klum walked in a Giorgio Armani Prive gunmetal metallic gown with a one-shoulder capelet. Mariska Hargitay opted a soft one-shouldered, marigold-yellow gown by Carolina Herrera.



Sandra Oh who had been on worst-dressed lists for a few times came in a retro-style black lace dress by Oscar de la Renta with a ribbon sash and a few sparkles on the skirt and a pair of 5.5-carat emerald-cut diamond earrings by Bulgari. Debra Messing posed in her black gown with 19th century diamond fan-pendants earrings from Fred Leighton.



Christina Hendricks showed the contours of her body b wearing a curve-hugging emerald green gown. Nicolette Sheridan wore a sleek strapless gown by Angel Sanchez in purple along with Holly Hunter who wore a plum Jenny Packham gown with a jeweled waist.



Brooke Shields was in a hot pink lipstick-color strapless gown with a ruffle down the front and brooch on the side of her waist by Badgley Mischka. Eva Longoria was in a short strapless gown with fringed tiers by Marchesa.



Jennifer Love Hewitt chose to be in white-with-black strapless gown by Herrera while Vanessa Williams picked a splashy white-and-black print dress by Kevan Hall that had a jeweled strap that went from her shoulder to just below the waist.



America Ferrera was one of the stars who preferred black palettes. She opted for a bubble-hem dress and Hollywood siren-style red lipstick.

Here’s other fashionable stars….





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P.S. If you want to view the list of the winners, click here.