A few folks are salty at First Lady Michelle Obama because she did not choose to wear a gown from a black designer during the many Inaugural balls she attended with husband, President Barack Obama:
The Black Artists Association is upset with our new First Lady for not wearing clothes by African-American designers. BAA Cofounder Amnau Eele, who was a runway model for Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, and Bill Blass, told WWD, “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?” READ MORE / SOURCE
Designer Isabel Toledo is of Cuban descent and Wu is of Asian descent – both are also independent designers.
MUSEUM WANTS ARETHA’S HAT
And back on the subject of Inauguration fashion – Aretha Franklin’s extravagant hat she wore during the ceremony is now wanted by the Smithsonian Museum. However, The Queen Of Soul might have a hard time letting go of the phenomenon:
“I am considering it. It would be hard to part with my chapeau since it was such a crowning moment in history,” says the Queen of Soul. “I would like to smile every time I look back at it and remember what a great moment it was in American and African-American history. Ten cheers for President Obama.” SOURCE
The museum already obtained Michelle Obama’s dress to place in it’s First Lady Gowns exhibit – they hope to have Franklin’s hat to sit in along side Mrs. Obama’s gown.
Who cares if she didnt pick a black designer? She can wear what she wants.
…aaannd I (heart) Ms. Franklin’s hat!
Let go of the hat Aretha! lol
Aretha had on that Pastor & Wife’s Silver Anniversary hat!! I love it..something I would definitely wear at her age.
IF ITS NOT ONE THING ITS ANOTHER…..PEOPLE GET ON MY NERVES!!!!!
BLACK FOLKS ALWAYS GOT DRAMA…SMH
The Black Crabs in a Bucket Artist Association need to go sit down somewhere. Black America was already represented in this most defining moment of our generation and history. We were front and center for the first time in our history in this country, and not for commiting crimes, having the lowest test scores or most out of wedlock kids. Couldn’t they just sit back and enjoy the moment? Would they have been happier had she worn a dashiki and headwrap holding up the black power fist to the crowds? She has four years of wearing clothes in the spotlight. Get in line like every other designer and wait your turn. Obama is president of the USA not the NAACP!
Oh Puuuulleezzz….yawn yawn yawn! people def need to find a life. Cuz she’s black she HAS to have a black designer? I think she made a decision for herself not based on any Kumbaya-ness or wotevs…those black designers need to be setting n followin the trend of change n not negativity!
BAA…seriously…get a life. Why must we ALWAYS find the smallest thing to complain about? For the first time in history we have a black woman as the first lady of the white house and you’re mad about, of all things, who designed her clothes? Let it go.
This black artist association is a DISGRACE, trying to get at our first lady. Show some damn respect. She can wear whatever she wants to wear! …….SMH
this is why black people get on my damn nerves!!!!
who cares if she didnt? why do we always have to put down each other??
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take a trip to detroit and shop on woodard. and the blvd….china man..have tons of them! not exclusive..
It’s really not that serious on which designer she chose… someone’s always trying to get their 15 seconds of fame by putting someone else on blast! I’m gonna need them to sit down and think about their life…
BAA is being stupid…and there’s nothing more to say to that!
LMAO @ black ppl and Aretha’s hat being in the Smithsonian. I would sooooo go see it!!!
does it really matter?
we gotta a black prez..
so shouldn’t that be enuf.
so ppl just can’t be satisified..
no matter wat.
it’s a damn shame.
aretha aint givin’ up that hat..
but it’s kewl that michelle gave her’s up to a museum.
however,
if it was me..
i would’ve kept it the same reason aretha’s keepin’ hers.
*some ppl just can’t be satified
That organization is being salty about what Michelle wore needs to build a bridge and get over it. How petty of them to make a big deal about her dress. The ceremony 2 weeks ago was much more significant than a gown. She will be in the white house for 4 years, did they not think she would possibly pick them for another event? SMH. Just dumb. If I were Michelle I wouldn’t give them the time of day for making something so small an issue.
Who knew Aretha’s hat would cause such a buzz? I saw those photoshopped pics of her hat on a lot people a few days ago. I think the hat is cute. LOL.
Maybe she didn’t like their designs. Who really cares??
I think Mrs. Obama could have included a black designer as well and I wondered why she didn’t myself. But then I’m old school and I remember when supporting Black because it was black meant something.
And Jeanette, should President Obama take himself back to Africa since he IS African and NOT a decendant of Black Amercians. I’m just asking……………………..
omg people need to stop. yes this is a historical time but damn i am sick of black people thinking the obamas owe them something. She could of wore whatever dress she wanted to wear by any designer black, white, asian ect along as she look beautiful which she did. its like someone getting sign from the hood and now everyone trying to slide them their demo tape, pah ah lease. The Black Artists Association should be ashamed of themselves for even stating something so small and have some respect that this is bigger then a dress.
black people always want to stir up drama
they are never happy…its not enuff we have a black president and first lady..now we mad bout what the hell she wore..get a life black people for real..
its not even that serious…
sometimes my race makes me SMH
Are you serious!? Wake up we all know that they are black we are all proud that they are black but they are not going to carry us on their back for the next for years because they are black. They are not going to save us from ourselves we need to do that by doing some self evaluation. Michell and Barack had lives before the White House and will have lives after the White House…Besides instead of being upset at her for not chosing a black own designed gown to the balls…why not go back to the drawing board and design something she would like for all the balls and events she has yet to attend. Please get your heads out of the clouds or get left behind and Jason Wu will be out doing you all yet AGAIN!
wow! this is ridiculous! I can’t believe this is an issue that is being brought up. We are living a country that is full of diversity and someone has the mind set to even say that?
Why they gotta turn a beautiful day in history and make something bad out of it????
Arrogant? Ignorance? I just don’t know what it is…….
Why does it matter she didn’t wear a black designer? She chose someone she liked and just because she is black doesn’t mean she have to wear a black designer. Black folks always act like you gotta be with other blacks just because we have the same skin color. Down the line she may pick a black designer but damn get over it already. To many black people act like Michelle and Barack owe them something when they don’t. Just because their are black doesn’t mean they are suppose to only do and wear “black folks”.
Michelle made the right choice and she got her gown on time.
Some people will find anything to complain about. But that’s them looking stupid and no one else. Yall, don’t even waste your energy on these BAA fools.
keepin’ it Positive said: The Black Crabs in a Bucket Artist Association need to go sit down somewhere. Black America was already represented in this most defining moment of our generation and history. We were front and center for the first time in our history in this country, and not for commiting crimes, having the lowest test scores or most out of wedlock kids. Couldn’t they just sit back and enjoy the moment? Would they have been happier had she worn a dashiki and headwrap holding up the black power fist to the crowds? She has four years of wearing clothes in the spotlight. Get in line like every other designer and wait your turn. Obama is president of the USA not the NAACP!
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Well said. It’s always someone that will try and kill the moment. She wore a dress that she liked and probably didn’t care much about the race of the designer. Just because she’s black doesn’t mean she should choose a black designer to design her stuff. Maybe somewhere down the road she’ll get a black designer.
I swear these people need to shut the hell up with all this complaining..Michelle can wear whatever she wants to wear. She is not obligated to one race, gender, or nationality…this campaign was about unity and some of these people need to remember that!
These black designers are being very ignorant right now.They shouldn’t be upset over Michelle’s wardrobe choices at all.They need to get over themselves,keep designing,and hopefully they’ll get a break soon.
THEY REALLY NEED TO CUT iT OUT..BECASUE SHE’S BLACK SHE HAS TO WEAR A BLACK DESiGNER? THEY NEED TO STOP BEiNG RiDiCULOUS..WHY DO WE ALWAYS HAVE TO BRiNG NEGATiViTY TO EVERYTHING?
Black folk need to get a life and stop bullying other black folk into giving them business or we mad crap. So sick of this, you black so you owe me mentality. who else does that? Does the Latina community hate on Jennifer Lopez for not choosing a Latina designer. I mean alot of black busines people give black patrons bad service because they feel they don’t have to work as hard because you black like them. It will be a long time before I ever patronize a black business/person just because they black because of that very thing. When white customers come in they all helpful, complimentary and grinnin’, and when your black behind come in its like what you want or its over there or we don’t have no more of that and I ain’t checking so don’t ask crap. You know its true, don’t believe me, sit back and watch black cashiers handle white customers and then when its your turn betcha there is a difference and see for yourself. Black businesses treat your black customer with the same respect and eagerness as you do whites. Michelle probably didn’t have time for all that crap.
Don’t do it Michelle because if they acting like that then they would act the same if you complained about the fit and needed more of this or that and would start snapping that neck on you and try to sue you if you had to go with someone else because they slacking around, ask Tyler about that. I have patronized black clowns for a childs party that showed up late, black restuarant that had roach in my food and the waitress snapped her neck on me and it was on, and black lawn mowers that half way cut the grass and still wanted to be paid, and had a black caterer that my company hired to give out of food, knowing good and well they didn’t have enough food when their black behinds showed up late! The list goes on and on through the years of forgive and give black folk another chance, but no more!
- stop making a mountain out of a mole hill – she didn’t chose a Black Designer because she saw the outfits she loved……these will not be the last outfits she decide to wear…..chill out.
I don’t see why this is a problem for BAA . How would it look to the rest of the country if the first family showed favouritism to blacks? Personally I would not base my decision to wear a gown because a black designer made it, there are other factors to consider such as appearance. In her defence I am sure it was the last thing on the first lady’s mind. These people are too much, the economy is tanking and they are concerned that Michelle didn’t wear one of their dresses
Blk ppl get a life! Ya’ll love to build a person up only to tear them down! I’m sure there will be other opportunities for Michelle to wear a black designer piece in the near future. Good grief!
Those designers need to STFU. S…T…F…U… *smh*…Why even say anything, seriously? Who said Michelle Obama was the ticket to your success? Get over it.
This gets on my nerves! Was I the only person who wasn’t even thinking about whether or not Michelle had on clothes by Black designers? Why don’t they “police” every Black celebrity before they get on Michelle Obama. Did Halle Berry where a dress by a Black designer when she won an Oscar? No, and it doesn’t matter. As long as they look good and classy.
I guess it’s not enough that she’s supporting unknown American designers and clothing stores.
The Black Artists Association needs to chill out. Why can’t Mrs. Obama wear what excites her whether the clothing is by a black or white designer? I’m black and most of my clothing is by white designers not because I don’t like black designers, but because based on my taste, personal style and budget, this is what I wear. These dudes are acting like crabs that need to stay in their barrel.
I agree with you all.Why should it matter what shes wearing?People always try to take a positive thing and turn it into something negative.That historical day had nothing to do with what she was wearing,and I guess people misunderstood that.Its really sad that blacks have the problem.Get over it pplz plz.MY PRESIDENT IS BLACK!! lolz
OK let me understand this. President: Black, First Lady: Black, First Children: Black too. Now these crabs are mad that the First Lady didn’t wear a black designer? What next? Did the Hog industry get mad because Pig Knuckles weren’t served at the inaguaral dinner? Oh and the Hot Sauce makers were pissed too. Sash’s hair wasn’t in Corn Rows so I guess KiKi Jenkins of Kiki’s Hair and Nails was mad as well. Damn and no dubs on the Limo. HOW DARE THEY!!! Michelle wears what she likes and she has 4 maybe 8 years to wear black designers. At least the designers she did wear were American and affordable. Which Black designers are upset with MY First Lady? I will boycott their azzes.
Gosh black designers. We are not the only ‘minorites’ in America. So what if she got a dress made by Jason Wu (I purchased an expensive doll from him by the way he’s great!) man gtfo yo. She is not gonna give y’all designers affirmative action because y’all black. If y’all talented y’all find a way in PERIOD. She like what she likes gosh!
black ppl why must be like the crabs at the bottom of a barrel pulling eachother down first off michelle green out outfit was made by a cuban and the her white ball dress was made by an asian–michelle was still supporting minorities and btw black ppl yall think yall got it bad with misrepresentation how do u think asians feel cause u honestly see them for real
michelle’s green* ………..honestly dont see*
Why in the WORLD are some of these black folks hating on Michelle? As long as her dress was not worn by someone who’s a racist….THEN WHOOOO CAAAAAARES!!!!
worn = made
I was just in American History Museum today. They already have Michelle’s pic in the First Lady exhibit! It was just amazing to see the long line of white first ladies and at the end of that line hang Michelle’s picture. It’s a neat exhibit and you truly got the feel of how serious these women were about the inauguration dresses. I was shocked to see the dresses of the very early first ladies still intact. The fashions didn’t progress with time in my opinion. lol
Really neat exhibit, everyone should check it out!
★☆ This reminds me of the old saying… If you keep looking at that 1 float, the whole parade might pass you by. There is so much more to be concerned about when it comes to Black Important Issues, but yet they are more concerned about her dress that anything else good that she does is like a side dish & it shouldnt be that way! ☆★
Of the black people complaining how many of them where black designer clothes. After all so many blacks participated in the pre-inaugural concert, the inauguration and the inaugural ball, you would think it was a black show. Hispanic have been under represented with the whole thing that it was good to see she wore their design. This is NOT the UNITED STATES OF BLACK OR WHITE.
Why do Black people always have to make everything a race issue?
Maybe she picked those dresses because she liked them? I mean really…
I wear clothes because they are nice. Not because the designer is Black (or whatever race for that matter. Because if the clothes are wack, I’m not wearing them.)
This is NOT the UNITED STATES OF BLACK OR WHITE.
Of the black people complaining how many of them where black designer clothes. After all so many blacks participated in the pre-inaugural concert, the inauguration and the inaugural ball, you would think it was a black show. Hispanic have been under represented with the whole thing that it was good to see she wore their design.
Now that’s really KOOOOOL! The queen is ledgendary
People are crazy ! I mean i’m glad she didn’t because it would be like she’s racist to pick only black designers ! People have to understand that today, it’s not about colors, it’s about what you are, what you bring !
Sillyness!
Why don’t these black designers complain when other black celebs don’t wear or even big-up their designs . . . ? The BAA need to stop being petty.
Well, that organization has just demonstrated racism. It’s sick when organizations have a stick-with-your-own-kind mentality, which is exactly what all this noise is about. They have made themselves look really bad.
BAA needs to sit down. Maybe if they designed something that she liked or even wanted to wear then she would’ve worn it. It’s a damn dress. Move on cause i’m sure she has.
black people always complaining about something.
and arethas hat is a persona all its own.
my grandma has like 50 of them damn hats…i dont know how my granna does though cause she lives in jamaica and it is hot as all hell over there lol.
But I have to say that’s why I love being black or black people anyway, because we maybe always complaining but at last even if takes centuries we got what we want !
French people are like that always on strike but at last got everything …
See, this is why I know for a fact blks will never get along. Stupid sh*t like this is soooo petty. So basically what there saying is just because there BLK and shes BLK she should have chose there designs?? Well what if all white people chose MCCAIN FOR THE SIMPLE FACT THAT HES WHITE?? AND OBAMAS BLK?? Damn some of our ppl can be sooo damn sad its ridiculous. Ms Michelle rocks on and I love her and I hope she doesnt feel bad because those BLK designers wanna act immature; Just shows that they really dont need any recognition. GO MICHELLE you made the right choice.
They sound soo damn ignorant and petty that is unbelievable.
I’m SO with 7 & 49:
I’m a black artist, but BAAaaaAA to the BAA.
That shit really urks me. I don’t pigeonhole anyone to buy from me because we both are the same color.
Even if the BAA gets mad over the dress.. i’m SURE they used black hair stylists..cuz we all can’t trust everyone with OUR hair! And ALL the ladies had the butters goin on!! hehe..
Yes, Michelle O is NOT the Black Designers ticket to success! If you are good enough, PEOPLE will find out about YOU and BUY your stuff.. I’ve honestly seen few good designs from Black Designers!
And think about it this way, Michelle also turned down some GREAAT designs from greats such as Monique Lhullier, Carolina Herrera (one of my favs), Badgley Mischka, and Christian Lacroix
(go here to see all the dresses she turned down..)
http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/dressing-the-first-lady-1875632?module=most_emailed#/slideshow/article/1875632/1876116