Obama Couture

Well, it's clear that the whole country, the world for that matter, is still enjoying a honeymoon with Barack Obama. I mean, I still haven't taken my campaign car magnet off yet. But, I had no idea Barack was even having an impact in the world of haute couture.

The couture line Gattinoni revealed a Barack Obama Change kaftan at fashion week in Rome yesterday. Here's a quote from the designer, Guillermo Mariotto. "I was in Times Square when he was elected and it was like just such a beautiful emotion. I had the sensation of flying. He's definitely a fashion icon. He's brand new, he's a black president, and he's so handsome."

Barack wasn't the only Obama to inspire Italy's top designers. Fausto Sarli debuted a dress dedicated to Michelle Obama on Saturday. He says, "We dedicated this as a message of hope — that she can bring hope in the world during this period of crisis. It's a homage to the audacity of hope and youth."

I tell you what, I sure wouldn't mind some couture designers creating dresses for me. :)