"To the older generation of design stars, the idea that a first lady would rely so heavily on a retailer — rather than on designers or an independent stylist, people who make their living solving problems of fit and proportion — is surprising. To some in fashion, there is also a question of a possible conflict of interest on Ms. Goldman’s part, because she sells clothes by the designers that Mrs. Obama has worn and stands to benefit from their exposure.
“It is strange to think that the wife of the leader of the free world would choose clothes from only one store, when there is a wealth of clothes out there from other designers, including me,” Arnold Scaasi said.
Mr. Scaasi, who has dressed first ladies since Mamie Eisenhower, though is perhaps best known for the blue velvet and silk inaugural gown of Barbara Bush, said he could not recall a time when designers did not have direct access to the White House. He was critical of Mr. Wu’s design for Mrs. Obama, because of its loose fit. “I don’t think the inaugural gown was flattering in any way,” he said. “She could have looked much better.”" - The New York Times
“It is strange to think that the wife of the leader of the free world would choose clothes from only one store, when there is a wealth of clothes out there from other designers, including me,” Arnold Scaasi said.
Mr. Scaasi, who has dressed first ladies since Mamie Eisenhower, though is perhaps best known for the blue velvet and silk inaugural gown of Barbara Bush, said he could not recall a time when designers did not have direct access to the White House. He was critical of Mr. Wu’s design for Mrs. Obama, because of its loose fit. “I don’t think the inaugural gown was flattering in any way,” he said. “She could have looked much better.”" - The New York Times
(Bottom: Mamie Eisenhower 1953 inauguration gown. Top: A felt hat she wore)
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