Karl Lagerfeld endorses Hillary Clinton ...

... for her sense of style. Or, actually, her calculated lack of style. In a great article about the relevance of a politician's panache in WWD, the cryptic designer for Chanel says:

"My favorite is Ms. Clinton because you have no real idea what she is wearing. She is so clever and so brilliant that you see only her face — but also what she wears is right, you never really look at it because one is fascinated by her intelligence. But there is never a gimmick or bad detail either."

The article goes on to note how too much Botox or a $400 haircut can affect a stumper's image. I think there's much too much attention paid to Hillary's pocket squares and pantsuits. Will the hem of her pencil skirt affect her ability to reduce our debt? Would she be more focused on healthcare reform if she dabbled in lace?

We don't need our candidates or our future president-to-be tottering around on Lanvin platforms or sporting a Missoni tunic. Don't we have enough style role models with Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman and Kate Moss? Let the celebrities play fashion plates and the politicians play foreign policy.

Photo credits: Lagerfeld, Vogue; Clinton, Hillary.org

Comments

[jaded]

you know, Jackie and JFK were lauded for their style and taste, and helped to modernize America while inspiring it.

I don't want Kate Moss balancing the budget, but I don't want someone in a sackcloth in the White House, either.

[Agreed, but...]

Jackie was a First Lady and so, her role allowed for a focus on finery. JFK was our first debonair Commander in Chief. I don't think any of our candidates are impervious to the importance of looking smart and current. But all this scrutiny is a sidestep to the real issues.

[Cannon Mathews]

Why don't we see pictures of Hillary Clinton taken from the back?

[WHY the back? -- from Monica]

Does our future President need to have a toned ass? Not sure why you would need that perspective. Explain, please.

[Edd]

I love Hillary's fashion style. Sharp & fierce. She has to since she is competing with men. She should wear strong colors as well! Whatever, I love her & she is our next President!

[Sean]

Great article! Karl said this so well! What a balanced look at Hillary from the fashion world without focusing solely on what blouse she wears, but also focusing on how she wears her intelligence!