January 15, 2009
Malia & Sasha: First Daughters of Fashion
Watch out Disney stars -- Malia and Sasha Obama are fast becoming fashion influences in the tween and teen demographic!
The mini style gurus, who have an open invitation to appear on "Hannah Montana," have taken the fashion world by storm as more kids and parents shop to scoop up outfits worn by the future First Daughters at high-profile events.
"We've sold hundreds since election night," Kevin Gray, sales manager for Gerson & Gerson, tells the New York Post of Sasha's black election-night dress. The frock, formerly known as the "crystal pleat social dress" is now labeled the "Sasha" after the 7-year-old.
Obama's youngest daughter also made style waves with her outfit for the first day of school -- a Primp peace-sign hoodie which sells at Bloomingdale's, but is currently sold out.
Even Kelly Ripa's daughter can't ignore the influence of the tiny fashion plates! The talk show host revealed earlier this week that her 8-year-old tot Lola is obsessed with the sisters, and wants to be just like them -- including sporting the clothes that Malia and Sasha wear.
Pilar Guzman, Editor-in-Chief of Cookie magazine, revealed that the appeal of the girls' style comes from a mix of designer and affordable threads. "They're very chic, but there's nothing obnoxious about it," she told the paper. "It's high style, but there's enough of a mix that it's OK."
