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Catwalk Politics

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Glittery Obama Fashion

— October 4, 2008 — Social Good
Sarah Palin is not the only politician setting fashion trends. After having his face on the Andrew Christian Obama ‘08 boxer briefs, Barack Obama made a splashy debut on the Paris runways in the Jean-Charles de Castelbajac show.

Obama was prominently featured on a sporty yellow sequin dress in the Jean-Charles de Castelbajac runway. The look was completed with a matching glove that said YES.

Besides the Obama piece, the vibrant collection featured LEGO-inspired pieces, lots of clouds and kisses. 

It truly seems that if the world could vote, Obama would indeed be president.
Trend Themes
1. Fashionable Political Statements - The incorporation of political figures and messages into fashion designs presents disruptive innovation opportunities in bridging the gap between politics and style.
2. Pop Culture Runway Fashion - The use of pop culture references, such as Barack Obama, in runway fashion collections creates the potential for disruptive innovation by tapping into the popularity and influence of celebrities and public figures.
3. Bold and Playful Designs - The use of vibrant colors, playful themes, and unconventional materials in fashion collections, such as Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's LEGO-inspired pieces, offers disruptive innovation opportunities for pushing the boundaries of fashion design.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - The fashion industry can leverage the trend of incorporating political figures and pop culture references into clothing designs as a way to attract and engage consumers.
2. Entertainment and Media - The entertainment and media industry can explore partnerships with fashion designers to promote celebrities and public figures by featuring them in runway shows and collections.
3. Art and Design - The art and design industry can explore collaborations with fashion designers to create bold and unconventional pieces that challenge traditional notions of fashion and inspire new artistic expressions.
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