Michelle Obama Just Can't Catch A Break
Putting aside momentarily the fact that one of them supports the slaughter of defenseless little animals, isn't it enough that Michelle Obama chose to wear threads designed by Americans to the Inauguration Day festivities?
Well, the answers is NO for The Black Artists Association.
They're upset because our new First Lady didn't wear something by an African-American.
Michelle's day wear was designed by Cuban American Isabel Toledo and evening wear by Jason 'animal killer' Wu, an Asian American.
One of the BAA's co-founders told Women's Wear Daily, “It’s fine and good if you want to be all ‘Kumbaya’ and ‘We Are the World’ by representing all different countries. But if you are going to have Isabel Toledo do the inauguration dress, and Jason Wu do the evening gown, why not have Kevan Hall, B Michael, Stephen Burrows or any of the other black designers do something too?”
And when asked if perhaps the First Lady isn’t 'looking at the world colorlessly' the BAA rep said, “It’s one thing to look at the world without color but she had seven slots to wear designer clothes. Why wasn’t she wearing the clothes of a black designer? That was our moment.”
We say, leave Michelle alone! Let her pick her outfits based on whether she's feeling the fashion vibe, not because of the person's ethnic background.
We also hope she won't support any fur users too!
[Image via AP.]
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wow, why do people read so much into the little things?
what the fuck?
seriously…what the fuck?
people are expecting so much from them on little things. WHO CARES. She the girls and the president looked all good in their ensembles that's all that matters!
Eff them. Toledo and Wu are Michelle's favorite designers and have been for sometime. She loves their stuff and have always worn them. She shouldn't be forced to wear a dress simply because the designer is black. Eff those effing whiners.
wow. just goes to show how racist they are. absolutely pathetic.
ANDD it's not just the "black peoples moment" that perez stated the BAA rep said, it was the fact that another ethnicity was being part of history in the united states of america, for the good of all the people in the us. she'll have plenty of times to wear different designers of different ethnicities for four or more years. suck it up.
Shit. Now every monkey on a leash with a tin cup wants in on the action.
WOW. Couldn't see THAT coming….!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who gives a shit where the designers are from…
Who cares if the designers were black or not? I thought we were "trying" to get away from the whole black/white/asian/hispanic/native american/whatever thing!!!
I think she looked lovely during the day and okay at night. The outfits were very "First Lady" appropriate.
Just my 2¢
I would say to Black Artists Association: SHUT UP. It's so racist to say they are mad because Michelle didn't choose any gown designed by black designers. We live in a different era. Black people cannot complain anymore that they are victims of discrimination, bla, bla, bla, bla. Hello, we have the Black President. Michelle had the right to choose what she liked.
These idiots from Black Artists Association made me really mad. Remember, Obama is the President of all the American people, not only of black people. The same goes for Michelle Obama. I hope some black people will not be complaining all the time that Barrack and Michelle did not choose a black person for this and that, because it was "their moment". This attitude of some Black people in America made me leave America for good. While travelling, I met so many Black people from Africa and the Carribean islands. They are so different that Black Americans. Great, very friendly people. And these Black people from Africa say they are treated very badly by Black Americans. One sign of the bad attitude: I talked on the phone to one of my Black friends in Los Angeles telling him about all those wonderful Black people I met in the Carribean and Africa and his comment was "They have neocolonial attitude. They kiss white ass". I was shocked to hear this comment. I rest my case.
Cuban-American, Asian-American, African-American - aren't they all Americans?? Is she really supposed to select outfits because of the ethnicity of the designer? How the fuck is she supposed to know the ethnicity of every designer?
Quit bitching, people, and get a life. Or at least a clue.
OMG that is the stupidest thing anyone could ever be mad about! I don't believe it…just because Michelle is the first black first lady ever doesn't mean she HAS to wear something made by a black person. Isn't it enough that she wore something by latino and asian people? I mean, come on! It's her CLOTHES! Stop making a big deal out of it! I'm bout to lose my mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
who cares what she weares, in fact she should have worn a lovely thingy by viviennen westwood and realy made a statement instead of wee yellow.
It does not matter what she was wearing, get a life designers and stop talking about yourselves as in colours, i don´t go out and say: i am jaimie i am white……you see that when you look at me so stop making it an issue…infact i will email michelle with a list of other ¨colour¨ designers and from other far, far away countries…..
Okay I'm black and I think this absolutely, ridiculously, STUPID!!!!!!! If she wanted to wear what she wore on Inauguration Day, she can wear what the fu*k she wanted to wear on Inauguration Day. I'm so sick of hearing little petty bulls*it like this. That's what the f*ck she wanted to wear. If they wanted her to wear something by a black designer, then a black designer should have designed a better outfit that would catch her eye. I think she looked beautiful Tuesday. We already got enough petty BS that divides the country and this is just another one to add to list. GIVE IT UP!!!!!!
I'm done!
it shows that shes very american! wearing something from other races that helped build this country other than the whities
ok this is just STUPID, we have enough problems without people making up shit like this. maybe she didnt think that any of the clothes thats black peole made were nice enough for her to wear..
damn get over it, whiny ass babies
Seriously?!?! I believed that this day was for the United States of America, the land I LOVE! The land that you love, the land that my husband, mother, cousin, niece and neighbor love… the land that my president loves. And all of THAT is polluted by who was the designer chosen to clothe Michelle? You are seriously pissed because they were not AfricanAmerican? I do not see myself of-color, of radical, of sensitivity… what I see is a kick-ass design that a really cool lady said, "I'd like to wear that" and so she did.
somebody call the WHAM-BALANCE….talk about throwing stones in a glass house, when will they ever get over themselves?
Shes the first lady not Erika Badu
Oh, here we go.
Now it's, BLACKS OWN AMERICA, time.
Get the fuck over it.
There hasn't been a female president, a latino, an Asian, a Native American, a gay or lesbian, president either.
Once the black community finds out that Obama isn't going to give them all mansions, they'll turn on him BIG TIME! I guess it's already starting.
Obama is the President of ALL AMERICANS. Not just you.
Jesus Christ.
Re: MISTERMARK –
YOU SAID IT!!!!
the blood that races through our veins is the same colour…we cry when we're sad…laugh when we're happy…we all fall down…and we all get up. it's disgusting that in 2009 we're still having to deal with all this racist and segregation crap. entitlement? where's my entitlement as a human-loving-human being??? i want all this hatred shiz to end…and i want it to end NOW!
How ridiculous. She can wear who she wants to wear. It would have been prejudiced if she had excluded the Asian and white designers and focused on a black designer. She went with what she liked and that's just as it should be. Get over yourselves and your sense of "entitlement" just because a person with your colour of skin is in the White House.
Maybe she chose the dresses by the style and not the color of the designer. Which is what most normal people do!! Who gives a shit what color the designer was. This African American shit is going to be getting really fucking old!
Just a little bit more time and the negro will have the power to show Mr & Mrs Whitey what Real Racism is all about. This woman has shown on National Television her opinion of the White People who made all her Opportunity Possible she sure wouldn't be where she is now if she were in Affyka. Her RACIST comments have been covered up but they have still been heard by many. She should be down on her knees thanking god for Affirmative Action here in the country that she has only been proud of Once and Recently?
P.s. What about their appointee's comment of NO HELP for
NO HELP FOR - (WHITE ) CONSTRUCTION WORKERS. It's on record and easy to find this comment being made?
I thought that first and foremost she is human, this woman chose outfits by
Americans, if they hadn't been that would also be a problem. Holy cow! let them be. Who the hell cares, as some of you have noted white, black, brown, purple, burgundy, mauve.
I totally agree, Perez!
I doubt that Michelle even had the race of the designers in mind when she chose what she would wear. Just because she's black, that doesn't mean that she has to wear anything from a black designer. Haven't we overcome this?
Hate to say it - but the Prez & his misses are of white origin at heart . We just assume they are black - because that is SKIN COLOR-NOT HEART. Iam sure with public opinions & peer pressure - that is all going to change . She probally thinks she's white by injection (like beyounce nose) BUT BLACK WOMEN are going to show her the REAL DESIGNERS -FOR REAL WOMEN- REAL SOON . I wonder how that's gonna be ? What would be appropriate for her ?? Ladies Unite & show her how it's done - isn't it fair to say - she fashions herself after the late great Jackie Kennedy ? best not go there - Michelle should be her own fashionista -Jackie K.O. had mounds of heart ache in the years at the house- miscarrage-husband had sexy B-Day songs sung by his mistress-one died , one lied ,and life goes on under the desk in the big O room.RESPECTFULLY——————ME
good god it's already starting, not that i'm surprised though…and they wonder why racism is still alive and well. idiots.
This is rediculous. It is people like this that CAUSE the problem with race relations. Who cares about the race of the designer she choses?! When it is a while first lady choosing an African American designer, does the white community freak out? don't think so. Get off your high horse and stop feeling like the world owes you something. Makes me sick.
Re: 29 – well check this out you DO NOT even KNOW MY COLOR - so WTF do ya say now ???????????????????????????
Im black and just becasue Michelle Obama is black doesnt not mean I wanted her to wear a black desigener. It was her moment and her choice and its her right to choose the designer she wanted.
As a black american i am proud to have a black family in the white house, but he is everyone's president not just mine and not just the black americans
A view that will perpetuate racism in our country, but in reverse.
Ridiculous - this is one idiots opinion, I'm sure most black people could care less about the race of Michelle Obama's designers. Does Oprah where clothes by only black designers?? What a stupid comment.
JEEEEEEEZ! You'd think having a black president and first lady would be enough to satisfy the activists for a least a week, but no! I'm all for equal opportunities, but this is ridiculous. This historical presidency should be a step towards color blindness, not heightened bitching & moaning over every little thing they do.
people juste love controversy…but leave the obamas alone…they dont care…and i don't either…lets just say that her dress was fine
this is ridiculous. its based on fashion, not the designer… let alone the ethnicity of the designer. and she's the first lady, not a runway model or a singer. let her wear whatever she wants!
I am not a fan of the Obamas' policies by any far stretch, but people need to get a life.
Also, the outfit was spectacular and she looked beautiful and happy and proud of her husband — as well she should be.
Peace and God bless America.
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that is so fucking ignorant! get the hell over it and stop pulling the "race card" its just clothes for christ sakes. maybe she looked at some of the clothes made by black designers and didnt like any
Who told her that forest green looked good with pea green? That dress was hideous and laughable.
Wow. That is fucking retarded. Obama's win was a victory for all Americans, so why focus on the silliest shit? Who gives a flying fuck what Michelle Obama wore? I swear, if it isn't one thing, it's another. Stop the bitching!
im black and i think what they r upset about is completely ridiculous i mean its not like it really means ne thing…just because we have a black president doesnt mean he wants to be the poster boy for all african americans and his wife probably doesnt either so stop asking them to be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: jess9454 – I agree!!!!!!!
omg leave her alone
Re: jamel – I'm glad you wrote that, I'm white, I don't care about race and I could give a crap less who made her clothes! As long as some little kids weren't in some sweatshop getting paid 5 cents an hour to make them nobody should being critizing her! She's a nice, smart woman and she looks hot!
I find it baffling how people are happy to have a black president as it shows change and then moan because she doesn't wear something by a black designer. Racism works both ways. Why should she wear something by a black designer? She should wear what she likes, no matter who it's by.
maybe she didn't want to commit a black-on-black fashion crime? i'm sure not all black women want to run around in purple leopard print. can't you be happy this black woman has the sense to dress well, and not apear in public like some cheap ghetto whore? should she have worn her best track outfit? perhaps mr o should have worn jeans 10 sizes too big with his nasty boxer shorts hanging out? and as for the 'our moment' statement, it was 'their' moment, you should have been in the crowd clapping instead of bitching.
These people, not all black people, are something else. First they claim the victim role, now they are the oppressors. Get over yourselfs!!
oh my god. who gives a shit? this is completely ridiculous.
Re: TotoForever –
well said - Maybe next time she will go for a designer that has compassion - unlike Wu.
Re: Mary-Kate –
this isn't what this discussion is about - we are talking about choosing a designer that uses fur versus does not use fur - what does babies - or abortion have do do with choosing a CLOTHING DESIGNER…
fucking PATHETIC!!!!!!!!!!!!
No matter how far we come…there will ALWAYS be ignorant whites, blacks, Asians, Indians, Armenians, Mexicans…you name it. There will always be idiots in every race.
Don't care for her dress…don't care who designed it. She dressed like an old woman, and should have rocked it more. Good gawd, she is an attractive young woman…dress like it!
Re: DogsRule – Attractive? Who the fuck are you kidding? That is one of the fucking ugliest AND MEANEST looking bitches I've ever seen.
They always wanna pull the race card!! Seriously, yes, it was a historic moment, but for America as a whole!! Not everything had to pertain to African Americans. Cry baby asses~
she should have borrowed Aretha Franklin's hat???
So everything has to be black now? I thought the whole point was about overcoming color lines–funny how thats the only thing these people seem to see. And whites are the racist ones? Please. And what's this shit about "our moment"…it was the popular white vote that put that man in office, not the minority one. Get over yourselves people!
Michelle Obama is everyone's First Lady…all races and creeds. She shouldn't choose her designer based on his/her race! This is such a ludicrous story.
They are seriously tripping,I mean really does it matter what ethnicity the designers are? I'm black and i certainly don't get what the problem is.It seems as though these black designers have already forgotten that unity is what got Obama elected.But i'm sure Michelle Obama isn't losing any sleep over these ignorant people!Anyway I thought she looked absolutely stunning in both outfits.
"OMFG, WHY DIDN'T SHE PICK A BLACK TO COOK HER FOOD? WHY DIDN'T SHE PICK A BLACK TO DRIVE HER AROUND? WHY DIDN'T SHE PICK A BLACK TO DO HER NAILS???"
get the fuck over it. not everything is about the color of someone's skin. she obviously liked the designers she picked over the black designers listed and more.
..I'm pretty sure she's not discriminating..
As a mixed race woman, I find Ms. Obama to be an inspiration for minority women everywhere, black and non-black. She's worked her ass off, coming from an underprivileged background to earn an Ivy League education and become the First Lady of our country. She's the most intelligent woman to have ever held this position, and you want to criticize her dresses because they weren't designed by a card carrying black PETA member? Come on now. Give her more credit than that.
I HATE IT WHEN BLACK PEOPLE BITCH ABOUT STUPID PETTY SHIT!!!! BLACK PEOPLE ARE STILL BITCHING EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE A BLACK PRESIDENT!!! I SWEAR TO FUCKING GOD…………
this is the stupidest and most ignorant complaint ive ever heard of. this whole thing isnt a black moment. it pissed me off the blacks want to be equal and then they want it to be a black thing. how about its an american thing. and in a free country people should be able to wear what makes them feel most beautiful despite the designers skin color. blantant ignorance pisses me off
Nothing she could wear would make her even remotely attractive….maybe if she got that Cromagnon jaw fixed!
I wonder how big this association is, and if all its members agree with that was said.
I know by reading the comments on bossip.com that most readers disagree with her.
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why do people care so much about the color of someone's skin.
putting too much emphasis on that is like… some kind of mild racism.
Oh come on. Seriously? Let the woman choose her own clothes!!!
lame. hey black designers get better shit for her to wear that she likes. dang. are you all serious. Why does it matter so much if race is not supposed to matter. huh??
Well not a week into his term and it's already happening. Good job people, 4 or 8 more years of hearing black people whining about stupid shit. Can't wait.
are you fucking kidding me? why does she HAVE to wear something made by a black designer? she should be allowed to wear whatever the hell she wants. i highly doubt they made a big deal out of this with any of the former first ladies. kinda prejudice if you ask me. black people can be racist too, and them thinking that because the pres is black they are now somehow superior is so ridiculous. we're all still just human. i knew stuff like this was going to happen. i really think people put far too much emphasis on the fact that they would be the first black pres and first lady… i mean its cool and all but quite frankly i could care less about that.
Barack stated in his inaugural speech that it is time to give up childish issues. Its up to each and every one of us to look inside and see if we're holding on to childish ideas of how things should be. Here is an excellent case in point.
Why the hell does it have to be a black designer?? What the hell is wrong with you?Who gives a flying fuck? Look at the past 10 2 20 years and look at the progression that we have had as a country and acceptance that we have had as a whole in each race color or religion. When the hell r u gonna be happy? We have a black president…this is the dawn of a new era. Stop looking for things to get angry about and just be happy that this is happening..All I got to say is ABRAHAM LINCON!! Do your research you ignorant sons of bitches.
oh my gosh give me a fucking break…. these next 4 years are gonna be ridiculous…
YAWN, how ridiculous. How desperate is the media? This is ridiculous. RACE does not win, TALENT wins. I am sure there are plenty of amazing African American designers but build a bridge and get over it. Do they ONLY have to give opportunities to blacks? No, and they are above such petty accusations.
PS. I liked the dress but hated the color. A softer less bright yellow would have photographed more attractively.
Re: Sweet – Thank you Sweet you said it all right there in your post
OMG, fucking stupid. Why would you wear clothes based on the ethnicity of the designer??? I'm not gonna wear stuff by just caucasian designers, what's the fucking point? Get off your high horse you idiots, your time is still here, or did you forget that African Americans have finally gotten to the White House? No, what's more important is who they're wearing when they get there.
oh wow, seriously? first people are like "omg michelle obama's scary, she's extreme! she hates white people!" now she's getting picked on for not wearing clothes by an african-american designer… wow, chill the f out and let her enjoy her moment as first lady. people didn't make a stink because laura bush didn't wear clothes designed by a white person, no one gave a shit. people are looking for things to complain about.
omg thats the stupidest thing i've ever heard, seriously. SO WHAT if she didnt wear something designed by an african american, we are ALL equal. no matter what color. didnt obama say equality for all? everyone needs to cut these guys a break, he's going to do america good, and every1 needs to be LESS concerned about what the fuck their wearing and MORE about what he's doing to help the world.
this made me SO angry!
Black people are so racist. Its like, they don't wanted to be treated like they are different but they have special channels on tv like black starz and BET. if we had a white starz all hell would break loose and we would be racist. they have black only frats. wtf is that shit?
well, michelle is hte first lady, i reckon barack should assasinate whoever is making racial comments like that! you must konw how bad it is when you are forced to wear a blackmans designs! get a life you crazy fuckers!
I'm black too but I'm sorry–their argument that she should wear clothing by ANY designer just because of their skin color is fucking bogus. Last time I checked, that was racism. If a white First Lady only wore white designers clothing, then they'd be all up in arms about that too!
MAY THE BEST DESIGNER WIN.
Seriously, we strive to show that our country is NOT racist and then you hear that Michelle is getting bitched about because she didnt wear a black designers outfit. She looked fabulous in what she was wearing and she was representing other nationalities. Stupid Stupid people. Get over yourself.
It's not enough that there was a Black woman IN the dresses?
Black people should stop this shit…they are always causing a raucous over anything & everything always complaining…She dresses very well and very sophisticated maybe these blacks that complain should start copying her style instead of the color hair tresses & wearing clothing according to their body not to squeeze a 18 into a size 6!!!
you didn't think that just b/c they got their president (who was raised by his WHITE mother and WHITE grandmother by the way) that they would stop be IGNORANT, did you? Fools…
Already playing the racist card, WHAT BS!!!!
Let her wear whatever she wants, made by whoever she wants!!!
Is she suppposed to know do everyting, eat everything, live everthing African American?????? Stop the BS already!!
Already playing the racist card, WHAT BS!!!!
Let her wear whatever she wants, made by whoever she wants!!!
Is she suppposed to now do everyting, eat everything, live everthing African American?????? Stop the BS already!!
Totally agreeing with everyone's comments about race being made an issue of, when there isn't one there. Americans elect a half-Black president, yet some people STILL find a reason to claim victimisation? Leave her alone! Although somebody Black would have probably made her a hotter dress. Anybody, in fact, might have made her a hotter dress…
It's not enough that a black man can finally be president. And now people are going to criticize that she didn't wear anything by a black designer? it's ridiculous. if all of her clothing was made by black designers, then people would want to criticize that too and say she was racist. I also don't consider it "your moment". Might I remind people that he is biracial. It is a great moment for white people as well. Stop feeling entitled.
I think it's absolutely disgusting that JUST BECAUSE we have a black president & first lady that other blacks are demanding a piece. 'Why didn't she wear something from a black designer?' Why should she, it isn't about being BLACK it's about fashion…….racists!!!
"the BAA rep said, “It’s one thing to look at the world without color but she had seven slots to wear designer clothes. Why wasn’t she wearing the clothes of a black designer? That was our moment.” — No you piece of Shit!!! - Your Moment was Mr. Obama becoming President Obama….
Never satisfied are you……Go back to Africa or wherever you're from if you want to celebrate Blacks. The Obamas want to celebrate AMERICANS….ALL OF THEM!!!!
What a dumb complaint. It's not enough that Obama is the first black president in US history, she's the first black first lady, but now it's an outrage she didn't choose a black designer? Get over yourselves! This is a woman with a wholly impressive resume and people are talking about her clothes??!!! Holy hell your minds are in the completely wrong spot.
its close isnt it…. the dress was made by a black mexican?, lol
My goodness y'all! The woman can wear whateva she wants to regardless whether or not it is made by a Black, White, Yellow, Red or Dead person, WHO CARES? Black folks better lay off now and be happy that the president is representing no matter what he wears or his wife and family. They Will ALWAYS be Representing! Back the F097k Off!
heh. but you eat meat perez. dont knock fur.
I hope she goes to a course on how to walk like a lady. Im sorry but she walks to hunched over! Its not very feminine.
Give me a break!