Posts Tagged ‘Michelle Obama’

Just a reminder that the store opening for Target in East Harlem is  tomorrow, July 25. The launch will be at the East River Plaza on Sunday morning. Can’t wait to check out the goods!

To celebrate the Target East Harlem store opening , the retailer is partnering with the best designers of Harlem, including the fashion duo Isabel and Ruben Toledo, for  limited summer collections. The husband and wife team has designed some of the First Lady Michelle Obama’s memorable fashion ensembles. For their line at Target, they created affordable swimwear and dresses for all women who want to wear their designs, like the adorable one-piece with a sexy shoulder strap (above). Prices will range from $3.99 to $34.99, with 5% of the customers’ purchase going to the el Museo del Barrio, a non-profit museum in the Harlem community. Read the rest of this entry »

Winning Look from Maria Pinto

As the final stages for the next host of the Olympics are being completed, fashion has gotten into the game for Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Summer Games.

Designer Maria Pinto has created lovely looks for the delegates while they showcase their final presentations to the International Olympic Committee this week in Copenhagen. Pinto’s designs have been worn by other fashionistas, including the beautiful First Lady Michelle Obama. For the representatives, the Chicago-based designer wanted to create a capsule collection “where the women would be able to personalize their look to match their individual styles.” Pinto produced a mix-and-match line of essentials, including a slim jacket, pants, blouse and a dress. Known for her focus on attention to detail, she handcrafted her line with wool, cotton and silk charmeuse. Here’s hoping for the Windy City!