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In the first few weeks with Melania Trump as First Lady-Elect, the fashion industry has remained fairly mum on her. But designer Sophie Theallet, who has dressed current First Lady Michelle Obama, went to the lengths of issuing an official statement saying she will not be dressing Mrs. Trump.

In her emailed statement, she said, in part: “I am well aware it is not wise to get involved in politics. That said, as a family owned company, our bottom line is not just about money. We value our artistic freedom and always humbly seek to contribute to a more humane, conscious and ethical way to create in this world.

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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: Sophie Theallet opened her New York showroom for a preview of her next collection during New York Fashion Week on September 13.© Kate Warren NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: Sophie Theallet opened her New York showroom for a preview of her next collection during New York Fashion Week on September 13.

“As an immigrant myself in this country, I have been blessed with the opportunity to pursue my dreams in the USA. Dressing the First Lady Michelle Obama for the past 8 years has been a highlight and an honor. She has contributed to having our name recognized and respected worldwide.

“Her values, actions, and grace have always resonated deeply within me.

“As one who celebrates and strives for diversity, individual freedom, and respect for all lifestyles, I will not participate in dressing or associating in any way with the next First Lady. The rhetoric of racism, sexism, and xenophobia unleashed by her husband’s presidential campaign are incompatible with the shared values we live by.”

To be fair, Theallet doesn’t have much to lose — she has never worked with Trump, and her style is not a match with hers but we appreciate the sentiment anyway. Still, it will be interesting to see if any of her fellow designers come forward with similar declarations as we move closer to the Inauguration.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/style/here%E2%80%99s-the-first-designer-to-say-she-won%E2%80%99t-dress-melania/ar-AAkqyWN

 



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So, a baker HAS to bake a cake. But, a designer doesnt' have to make a dress. Could someone get me a scorecard please so that i can keep up with the complete and utter hypocrisy of the flaming Left? LOL!

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They probably design ugly clothes anyway.

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Won't buy from them either.

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Well, it's a great opportunity for a new , young talented designer to step up!

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Ivanka is a designer, problem solved.

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We have to stand in unity for the right for all women to be dressed by the designer of their choice. We simply cannot support this war on women and women's rights! So, we must not allow her designs to touch our shores. We need to stand up to evil.

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Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:

We have to stand in unity for the right for all women to be dressed by the designer of their choice. We simply cannot support this war on women and women's rights! So, we must not allow her designs to touch our shores. We need to stand up to evil.

 LOL, we really should.  This is a hate crime and we shouldn't stand for it.



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Have you seen the things Michelle Obama wears compared to Melania Trump.

I don't think those designers need to worry.

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Were these people even asked to dress her?

I don't think Melania needs any help with her style.

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Me, either.

Melania could make a paper bag look good.



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This does seem like a lot of hubris. I'm sure that Melania already has her own designers, fashion advisors, etc. Those who are saying they won't do it haven't been asked. What a ridiculous thing to go public with.

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I wore Ivanka shoes to the hotel today.

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Tignanello wrote:

This does seem like a lot of hubris. I'm sure that Melania already has her own designers, fashion advisors, etc. Those who are saying they won't do it haven't been asked. What a ridiculous thing to go public with.

  I agree.



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Give it 6 months. They will be begging her to wear their designs.

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Yeah - I don't think Melania is too worried. LOL.

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Tignanello wrote:

This does seem like a lot of hubris. I'm sure that Melania already has her own designers, fashion advisors, etc. Those who are saying they won't do it haven't been asked. What a ridiculous thing to go public with.

 

Oh wouldn't it be funny if melania responds with "Grand statement, however I didn't ask."



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If Melania read the story's headline, she probably said "As if I would wear something that God-awful!".

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