Fashion-Friendly Politics

As the 2012 Presidential election kicks into gear, some of fashion's elite decided to officially support President Obama's reelection by participating in the new campaign- Runway to Win. Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue, Anna Wintour played an integral role in launching the fundraising campaign for Obama's reelection along with several noteworthy fashion designers. Although GAVIN does not endorse any candidate, we are excited about the way that fashion has made its way into the political realm. So despite your political affiliation, can we all appreciate how cool this campaign is? I mean really, how often do political figures and fashion moguls join forces? 

The campaign was announced quietly last week on BarackObama.com's blog, describing it as a "collaboration by some of the country's top fashion designers in support of Obama 2012" wherein designers like Tracy Reese and Jason Wu will create "Obama-inspired designs." Runway to Win will showcase exclusive Obama-branded tees, bags, accessories and other various products all MADE IN THE USA and created by famous designers. So far, the following designers have created Obama-inspired designs that can be found online:  

Altuzarra

Richard Blanch

Eddie Borgo

Tory Burch

Georgina Chapman & Keren Craig

Sean John

Prabal Gurung

Marc Jacobs

Derek Lam

Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez

Tracy Reese

Narciso Rodriguez

Rachel Roy

Russell Simmons

Thakoon Panichgul

Grace Tsao-Wu and Laura Kofoid

Diane von Furstenberg

Marcus Wainwright & David Neville

Alexander Wang

Vera Wang

Beyoncé & Tina Knowles

A. Marcus Wainwright & David Neville for runway to win- $75

B. Derek Lam for runway to win- $75

C. Richard Blanch for runway to win - $40

D. Grace Tsao-Wu and Laura Kofoid for runway to win- $85

E. Eddie Borgo for runway to win - $50

F. Marc Jacobs for runway to win - $45

G. Thakoon Panichgul for runway to win - $95

H. Narciso Rodriguez for runway to win- $45

I. Tory Burch for runway to win- $75