Hari ini, Amerika Serikat, memasuki babak baru. Hari ini Donald Trump dilantik sebagai Presiden AS ke-45. Ini adalah hari yang sangat emosional bagi bagi masyarakat fashion Amerika.
Moya Crockett, seorang penulis fashion, menyatakan, hari ini juga merupakan hari berkabung karena kehilangan keluarga Obama di Gedung Putih. Sebab, sejak pertama kali melangkah untuk mengikuti Barrack Obama berkampanye pada tahun 2007, Michelle telah terbukti berkomitmen memajukan fashion Amerika dan internasional.
Dalam tulisan yang dipublikasikan laman Stylist, Moya Crockett menilai, pemilihan busana Michelle Obama telah membawa semangat modernitas dalam tradisi busana First Lady. Itulah kenapa sejumlah desainer bersumpah tidak akan pernah mendandani Melania Trump sebagai first lady yang baru.
Michelle Obama dikenal sebagai First Lady yang membawa angin segar dalam fashion Amerika. Kesederhanaan, dedikasi, serta kerja kerasnya telah menginspirasi perempuan Amerika bahkan dunia.
Berikut ini sejumlah pernyataan emosional dan termasuk puisi para desainer atas purna bakti Michelle Obama sebagai First Lady.
Jason Wu :
Dear Michelle,
Thank you for your amazing support for not only me, but for every creative who dreams in this country.
You inspire me and I am so proud to play a small part in your most extraordinary legacy. I can proudly say that I’ve reached my American Dream.
Georgina Chapman & Keren Craig :
Over the past eight years, you have conveyed such strength, confidence and poise as First Lady. The selfless and exemplary work that you have done and the influence you are leaving behind will certainly not be forgotten! As designers, it has been such an honor for you to wear Marchesa. From State Dinners to Galas, you have exuded the highest level of elegance and grace, which we deeply admire.
Thank you for everything you have done, you are leaving behind a lasting legacy and we’re excited to see what comes next for you!
Prabal Gurung :
Dear Mrs. Obama,
Thank you for your grace, poise, intellect & integrity. You leave us inspired. Thank you for letting us be part of your history. See you in 4 years as our first female president.
Joseph Altuzarra :
Paris-born Altuzarra has been a favourite of Michelle Obama’s on several occasions, including the striking orange floral skirt suit she wore during a state visit to Japan in 2015 (above).
Thank you Michelle for being such a wonderful role model & powerful advocate for ALL Americans, writes Altuzarra.
We will miss you.
Christian Siriano :
Dear Michelle,
It’s been an honor to design for you, a woman I have so greatly admired these last eight years, and someone I will admire for the rest of my life. Your legacy as First Lady is a beautiful one of care, compassion and charity.
Your support has meant so much to me. As a young designer from Maryland, I’d always remained optimistic that my career would blossom when the right moment came along. For me, you were that moment… Thank you.
Jenna Lyons :
Dear Mrs. Obama,
Thank you for your GRACE
Thank you for your ELEGANCE
Thank you for your WARMTH
Thank you for your BRIGHT SMILE
Thank you for your INCLUSIVENESS
Thank you for your SUPPORT
Thank you for your INSPIRATION
Thank you for your HUMOR
Thank you for your ACCEPTANCE
Thank you for your STRENGTH
Thank you for your FEARLESSNESS
Thank you for your STYLE
Thank you for your ENORMOUS HEART
Thank you for your LEADERSHIP
Thank you for your DANCE MOVES
Thank you for EVERYTHING
With love and admiration,
All of us at J. Crew.
Apakah mereka benar-benar tidak mau mendandani Melania Trump sebagai first lady AS yang baru? Kita lihat saja nanti. []
