This one's for you: Valentino: Michelle Obama Will Be the Next Jackie O

[cali]

Today 8:15 AM PDT by Marc Malkin


If anyone can predict whether Michelle Obama has the fashion chops to be the next Jackie O, it's Valentino.

"It's quite soon to decide that already she's found this style or that style. She needs maybe a little more time," the legendary Italian designer said of our new first lady at last night's screening of Valentino: The Last Emperor at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, before optimistically pronouncing: "She's beautiful, and I am sure that very, very soon, she will be like Jackie Kennedy."

The designer's advice to the J.Crew-loving Michelle O.?

"You know, she's a very good-looking lady. She has this sort of beauty that is very, very strong. She must be dressed with things that are elegant, beautiful and young, but not too much…She needs a little more time to perfect her style. But she knows what to do."

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"I think highly of the wife of the president of America," he said of Mrs. Obama. "She's a very clever woman and very intelligent."


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http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b107354_valentino_michelle_obama_will_be_next.html

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

1. Michelle O.

:think:

[firedupdem]

2. Thank You! Find some more Cali! n/t

[cali]

6. your turn.

and believe me, there are enough for us to keep this forum Michelle saturated for a looong time.

[redqueen]

3. Nice...

I like the way he put that...

"She has this sort of beauty that is very, very strong."

"She's a very clever woman and very intelligent."

:)

[Cha]

4. She does..she has that

strong healthy look that I admire.

[indimuse]

5. Michelle*O*...

Is Stunning and...*Fitting*... :)

[flpoljunkie]

7. Michelle Obama has reprised the 'Jackie O' sheath. She looks terrific in this timeless style.

[roguevalley]

8. I love her frocky shirt waists and puffy skirts. awesome.

[redqueen]

10. Ooh me too.

I might just have to try that look myself.

[roguevalley]

12. it really is an ultra chic look and being tall, she nails it to the floor. she is so

girlie sweet and pretty, in all the best ways.

[CreekDog]

9. K&R! I am enjoying this afternoon's antics!

:rofl:

[ruggerson]

11. I don't think she's remotely like Jackie O

She's far more engaged and substantive.

I find her closer to Eleanor Roosevelt.

Jackie O was not interested in being an activist, she was far more interested in culture and fashion and history. Not saying that as a negative, but she was not the crusader Eleanor was.

[Number23]

13. Heck yeah! Keep 'em coming!

:)

[NJmaverick]

14. Yes she will, in Camelot part deux