Comments on: Cuban-American Designer Isabel Toledo Created Michelle Obama’s Inaugural Outfit, Internet Commenters Think It Sucks

By: Isabel Toledo the Latina Designer of the Hour | Hissip

Isabel Toledo the Latina Designer of the Hour | Hissip — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:57:40 +0000

[...] designer Isabel Toledo is an acclaimed confectioner, so why didn’t she design anything better for [...]

By: Chronic Malanga

Chronic Malanga — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:56:41 +0000

I would love to throw my support behind a Cuban American designer, because I am Cuban American, but the dress was frumpy as hell.

By: Mickaela

Mickaela — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:36:47 +0000

my ethno-appropriate costume is barefoot and pregnant ^-^

By: Michelle Obama’s Inauguration Day Dress Designed by Isabel Toledo

Michelle Obama’s Inauguration Day Dress Designed by Isabel Toledo — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:58:21 +0000

[...] think Mrs. Obama’s style was so appealing. At Guanabee.com, Alejandra Alvarez reports Cuban-American Designer Isabel Toledo Created Michelle Obama’s Inaugural Outfit, Internet Commente… - which includes a quote from the LA Times‘ [...]

By: Fredo

Fredo — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:48:07 +0000

Eh, I wasn’t that big a fan of it. It looks like upholstery that might’ve been on my abuelitas couch…. Well now, I love it.

By: Latin_Princess

Latin_Princess — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:10:45 +0000

I cannot say that I am a fan of the shoes, but that dress and coat are fantastic.

By: fulana_de_tal

fulana_de_tal — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:46:54 +0000

the lining on that coat ruins an otherwise flawless ensemble.

also, a jíbaro hat is part of my perfect ethno-appropriate costume for the day!