She’s just like us, by golly.
First Lady Michelle Obama steps out in Lanvin sneakers and they’re only $540!
BY Amy Diluna
DAILY NEWS FASHION EDITOR
Friday, May 1st 2009, 9:25 AMMichelle Obama has taken casual to a haute new level.
While volunteering Wednesday at a D.C. food bank, the First Lady sported her usual J.Crew cardigan, a pair of utilitarian capri pants and, on her feet, a sneaky splurge: trainers that go for $540.
That’s right: 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. They come in denim and satin versions, and have been a brisk seller all spring.
They’re out of stock at posh Meatpacking District boutique Jeffrey, and Barneys New York boasts a limited selection of the sneaks, which are a cult favorite among fashionistas.
… “They’re shoes,” the First Lady’s reps sniffed when curious reporters inquired about the fancy footwear.
I really enjoyed how Mizz Messiah is goin’ for dat urban inner-city homegirl look—what wit da funky worn-out-looin’ jeans (probably $350 right there) and the cajj-lookin’ sweater ‘n all, but then wears sneakers that could feed half the food bank recipients for a year. No wonder she’s “proud of her country for the first time in [her] adult life”.
PHOTO CREDIT – Morigi/Getty—New York Daily News
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