Michelle Obama’s Favorite Jewelsmith Hits NYC & Paris
March 09, 2009
Michelle Obama has made no secret of her affection for Tom Binns’ eye-catching -- often extremely ornate and oversized -- jewelry. She’s sported Binns’ designs long before her husband took Presidential office, and she continues to make his accessories a part of her painstakingly scrutinized style now that she calls the White House home. Binns hasn’t suffered from the increase in attention; though the Irish designer continues to keep a relatively low profile press-wise, Binns isn’t backing off one bit when it comes to expanding.
The designer opened a minimalist eponymous boutique in Manhattan’s West Village last month. And just in time for the final Fashion Week presentations in Paris, Binns is setting up shop in the City of Light. Specifically, Binns is selling a line of lower-priced, whimsical wares at Colette. Called “Get Real,” the collection “is made from photographs of rings, necklaces, earrings, and watches ripped from glossy magazines,” which Binns then “laminates ... in plastic for durability,” says Style.com. The accessories, which are fastened with safety-pin closures, will retail for an easily digestible $125 a piece. The cost may seem hefty for paper necklaces, but, hey, they’re First Lady-approved.
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Posted by John Rose on Fri Mar 13, 2009 at 11.57 am
I would add “politically tactless” and “insensitive” to the comments. While I have nothing against Tom Binn’s jewelry, I would expect Mrs. Obama as our First Lady, to showcase American designers.
Posted by valkry18 on Wed Mar 18, 2009 at 02.20 pm
Not only does she know about the Ronald Reagan piece, according to “In Style” she wore the “...controvercial piece to ‘Honor’ the former Irish (decendent) President...’ while meeting w/ Irish delgates on St. Patrick’s Day.
All I can say is… way to showcase the style and class of American women to the world.
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Posted by madam chairman on Wed Mar 11, 2009 at 07.18 pm
Disgraceful. Do you suppose she’s ever looked at the Irishman’s complete line? He has created a piece with a photo of our distinguished former President Ronald Reagan with the word “Cunt” printed on it. I should think that this alone would be enough to prevent a person in the public eye, much less the First Lady of the United States, from proclaiming him her “favorite”. Dig a little deeper, Michelle.