Hillary Clinton’s New York primary victory speech in April focused on topics including income inequality, job creation and helping people secure their retirement. It was a clear attempt to position herself as an everywoman.
But an everywoman she is not — she gave the speech in a $12,495 Giorgio Armani tweed jacket.
The polished outfit was a stark contrast to the fashion choices Clinton has made in the past. As first lady, Clinton wore frumpy pastel skirtsuits. As New York senator and secretary of state, she attempted a more serious look, wearing pantsuits in a rainbow of colors — so mocked that they sparked memes. In comparison to Michelle Obama, who’s become known as a style icon during her time in the White House and appeared on the cover of Vogue twice, Clinton has never been able to nail down a personal aesthetic that works for her.
But now, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, whose dowdy and matronly style has haunted her throughout her entire political career, is making her first real effort to play the fashion card. She’s upgraded the designers she wears, opting for high-end European labels, and hired a team of image experts that includes former Michelle Obama aide Kristina Schake, who’s been tasked with shaping her style and making her more relatable. She’s even rumored to have “Veep” makeup artist Barbara Lacy on the payroll.
But this new look comes with a hefty price tag. “She’s had to have spent in the six figures on this wardrobe overhaul,” says LA-based political image consultant Patsy Cisneros. Clinton, who loves to say that she left the White House in 1993 “dead broke,” is now dressing the part of someone who can command $325,000 for a single speech. Factoring in the designer labels she’s wearing, plus the number of new outfits she’s been photographed in over the past year, she’s likely spent at least $200,000 on new clothes to wear on the campaign trail.
monger
June 6, 2016 5:21 pm
Almost wish that dumbass would become president, the break down of civil society would be spectacular to behold, very next day I would demand my government freebie check, and if I didn’t get one, the state would still be paying my room and board in jail for the forseeable future. win win.
Don’t get me wrong this isn’t a threat, but I fugure if the nation is stupid enough to elect Bernie Sanders, they are stupid enough to pay for my room and board.
That can’t possibly be legal? That would violate numerous laws. Even in California.
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How I believe various TBPers can be bought into voting for Bernie via these freebies ….
bb — a 100 pound bag of Purina cat chow
rhs jr. — a Bible signed by Jeebus
fabulous — a one year Dick Washing, Inc. (“We get shit off of anything!”) voucher
Maggie — 500 frames so she can hang pictures of her son on every square inch in the house
Admin — a matching condo next to the one he owns … maybe he can sell THAT one
SSS — a new set of balls
Billy — all expenses paid for a four day weekend at Harvard to attend a seminar; “Niggers are people too”
Stuck
You are in fine form today.
@stucky
That and a vanilla soy candle off etsy
Hillary Clinton’s New York primary victory speech in April focused on topics including income inequality, job creation and helping people secure their retirement. It was a clear attempt to position herself as an everywoman.
But an everywoman she is not — she gave the speech in a $12,495 Giorgio Armani tweed jacket.
The polished outfit was a stark contrast to the fashion choices Clinton has made in the past. As first lady, Clinton wore frumpy pastel skirtsuits. As New York senator and secretary of state, she attempted a more serious look, wearing pantsuits in a rainbow of colors — so mocked that they sparked memes. In comparison to Michelle Obama, who’s become known as a style icon during her time in the White House and appeared on the cover of Vogue twice, Clinton has never been able to nail down a personal aesthetic that works for her.
But now, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, whose dowdy and matronly style has haunted her throughout her entire political career, is making her first real effort to play the fashion card. She’s upgraded the designers she wears, opting for high-end European labels, and hired a team of image experts that includes former Michelle Obama aide Kristina Schake, who’s been tasked with shaping her style and making her more relatable. She’s even rumored to have “Veep” makeup artist Barbara Lacy on the payroll.
But this new look comes with a hefty price tag. “She’s had to have spent in the six figures on this wardrobe overhaul,” says LA-based political image consultant Patsy Cisneros. Clinton, who loves to say that she left the White House in 1993 “dead broke,” is now dressing the part of someone who can command $325,000 for a single speech. Factoring in the designer labels she’s wearing, plus the number of new outfits she’s been photographed in over the past year, she’s likely spent at least $200,000 on new clothes to wear on the campaign trail.
Almost wish that dumbass would become president, the break down of civil society would be spectacular to behold, very next day I would demand my government freebie check, and if I didn’t get one, the state would still be paying my room and board in jail for the forseeable future. win win.
Don’t get me wrong this isn’t a threat, but I fugure if the nation is stupid enough to elect Bernie Sanders, they are stupid enough to pay for my room and board.