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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