Michelle's Pricey Sneakers Raise Eyebrows
Our fashion cost-conscious First Lady Michelle Obama has been seen sporting some pretty pricey sneakers lately.
Are they worth the price? Or the uproar? Early Show co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez took a closer look.
While volunteering Wednesday at a Washington, D.C. food bank, the first lady topped off her J.Crew ensemble with some very stylish $540 Lanvin sneakers.
The sneakers are drawing a lot of controversy and some are mad that she has been wearing them.
"She used them to walk the dog," Rodriguez said. "I think she's worn them - she says she wakes up at 5:00 in the morning to walk her dog. And her response to all this was, 'they're just shoes,' but they're expensive shoes."
According to Daily News Fashion Editor Amy Diluna, "these sneakers - suede, with grosgrain ribbon laces and metallic pink toe caps - are made by French design house Lanvin, one of fashion's hottest labels."
Diluna says the sneakers, which are a "cult favorite among fashionistas," come in denim and satin versions, and have been "a brisk seller all spring."
"A week ago, Michelle shoveled dirt at a tree planting while wearing the line's chiffon tank," Diluna noted. "Dresses and strappy pumps cost upward of $1,500, while tops go for $400 to $1,000."
Other celebrity fans of Lanvin sneakers include Ellen DeGeneres and Kanye West.
Copyright 2009 CBS. All rights reserved. Are they worth the price? Or the uproar? Early Show co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez took a closer look.
While volunteering Wednesday at a Washington, D.C. food bank, the first lady topped off her J.Crew ensemble with some very stylish $540 Lanvin sneakers.
The sneakers are drawing a lot of controversy and some are mad that she has been wearing them.
"She used them to walk the dog," Rodriguez said. "I think she's worn them - she says she wakes up at 5:00 in the morning to walk her dog. And her response to all this was, 'they're just shoes,' but they're expensive shoes."
According to Daily News Fashion Editor Amy Diluna, "these sneakers - suede, with grosgrain ribbon laces and metallic pink toe caps - are made by French design house Lanvin, one of fashion's hottest labels."
Diluna says the sneakers, which are a "cult favorite among fashionistas," come in denim and satin versions, and have been "a brisk seller all spring."
"A week ago, Michelle shoveled dirt at a tree planting while wearing the line's chiffon tank," Diluna noted. "Dresses and strappy pumps cost upward of $1,500, while tops go for $400 to $1,000."
Other celebrity fans of Lanvin sneakers include Ellen DeGeneres and Kanye West.
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However, how sensitive is it to be doing charity work in such expensive duds? Is it necessary to wear such costly footwear when helping the needy and you know you're going to be photographed?
I can only imagine the "she just doesn't get it" comments had the former First Lady done something similar.
I'm so glad the Obamas get it.
You're an idiot. Teabaggers...I mean really, get a new one already. Some lefty news broadcaster drilled that term into your head...grow a brain DRONE. Not that you care to understand, because you are a drone, but the tea parties were protests against raising taxes and the growth of government. You must really like high taxes huh? And, you actually put your trust in our government to run everything? Remind me again what the approval rating of congress is...somewhere around 20%. Sure...I want them running our banks and healthcare system...they really knowwhat they're doing (har, har). You are a mindless drone...SNAP OUT OF IT ALREADY!!!
Obamanation
Posted by wtlibs at 6:06 PM : May 4, 2009
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Still riding that dead horse are we? Hey sparky.. google this "Cindy McCain, Proud"
You will find comments hauntingly similar to those of the first lady which were spoken by Cindy.... where's the outrage now?
Posted by dhutch88 at 5:46 AM : May 5, 2009
No he did not. Nancy Reagan ran afoul of the public when it was revealed that she totally overhauled the WH private quarters AND bought new China to the tune of over 250K. Later, Nancy offered to purchase the China from the WH-- but the renovations remained done at our expense.
Posted by bassinapple at 5:57 AM : May 5, 2009
Palin did not spend her own money to dress--she did it with campaign contributions, and she campaigned on being 'ordinary' and everyday. Obama is using her own money (as far as we know) and she was never running for office. You should note that while McCian was running, cindy McCain routinely dressed in clothes that cost thousands and her gown at the convention was reported to be over 10K--BUT who really cared? Cindy McCain bought her own clothes and she was NOT the one running for office or campaigning on a platform.
Try giving Michelle the same lee way. HER MONEY? she can spend it as she chooses. The President works for us--but we do not OWN him or his family--everyone should handle their own business and stop trying to mind everyone else's.