Michelle Obama “not the next Jackie O”: Designer Douglas Hannant
December 9th, 2009 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 9 (ANI): Designer Douglas Hannant has taken a potshot at US First Lady Michelle Obama, insisting her style is not so impressive.
Hannant, who has dressed celebs like Charlize Theron, Beyonce and Sarah Jessica Parker, criticised Obama on being considered the epitome of style.
“Every one compares her to Jackie O - she is not the next Jackie O,” the New York Post quoted Hannat as saying.
Meanwhile, style bible Elle magazine has awarded first place in the category of “political chic” to Obama, and second to Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.
The magazine’s annual best-dressed list, which proclaimed that America’s First Lady is more chic than France’s Première Dame. (ANI)
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