President-Elect Obama's Inaugural Wardrobe

[DeepModem Mom]

LAT: Obama's latest pick: the inaugural wardrobe
Adam Tschorn

President-elect Barack Obama's latest pick was unveiled today: He is expected to take the oath of office on Jan. 20 wearing a suit and topcoat from Hart Schaffner Marx. Lisa Wells, a representative of the label's parent company Hartmarx Corp., said additional details of the ensemble would be forthcoming, "but I hear (the coat) is probably going to be black cashmere."

Wells also told us the company received confirmation just Thursday night that Obama would be changing into a custom-made Hart Schaffner Marx tuxedo for the inaugural festivities that follow. According to Wells, U.S. president No. 44 will make his first formal appearance in a black, 100% wool tuxedo with a one-button, satin notch lapel jacket and single-pleat trousers with a grosgrain accent.

An off-the-rack version of the same tuxedo can be found at Nordstrom or online at the Hart Schaffner Marx website for $895.

It's not a surprise wardrobe choice for the former Illinois senator, who often wore the brand's suits (all union-made in Des Plaines, Ill., not far from Chicago) on the campaign trail, during debates, and most memorably for his acceptance speech last month when, as we reported, he took to the stage in a navy blue cashmere/wool number....

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/alltherage/2008/12/breaking-obamas.html


President-elect Barack Obama is expected to wear a custom-made Hart Schaffner Marx tuxedo similar to the one pictured here, to the assorted inaugural balls on Jan. 20. (Hartmarx Corp.)

[gblady]

1. I'm sure....

that he will look as handsome and dapper as ever!
I am looking forward to seeing the First Couple all decked out!

[sandnsea]

2. Unbelievable Sale!

$85 dress shirt for $25.50, $75 tie for $22.50. Wow!

http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-672039-10602886">Hart Schaffner Mark

[Tarheel_Dem]

3. Thanks for the link. I love the fact that their clothes are Made in America.

And you're right, there are some great deals there as well.

[sandnsea]

11. $725 Loro Piana coat for $217.50

Wow, I didn't see that yesterday. That's incredible.

[Hippo_Tron]

4. That's a pretty good choice but I wish he would try some flat-fronted pants

And I hope he doesn't keep the winged collar.

[Clio the Leo]

6. From your lips to God's ears! PLEASE!! That's all I'm asking!

I'm happy with Hillary, I'm could care less whether Caroline is in the Senate, and let him appoint all the non-progressives he wants but PLEASE!!!! PLEASE stop wearing the pleated pants!!!

eeek! with the darned tapered leg!!!!

That is ALL I need out of him. lol

[DeepModem Mom]

15. I'm told that the photo isn't meant to indicate what kind of shirt/tie he'll wear.

I like the traditional also.

[Hekate]

5. The new President is going to look yummy--'scuse, I mean classy. Very classy.

Rowr! :9

Hekate

[Jennicut]

10. LOL! Classy and Yummy? I can't wait to see Barack and Joe in their tuxes

Is that wrong of me?

[Cha]

12. Yeah, we have a very classy

Prez Elect:P

[sandnsea]

13. It feels bizarre to, er.. drool

over the President. :silly:

[Cha]

14. Every aspect, that included, seems

a tad bizzare to me but we were beaten down to the core over the last 8 years and it's going to take me a little while to realize that, yes, The Perfect Storm did just happen:bounce::fistbump:

[Joe Bacon]

7. What? no Presidential seal on the cowboy boots?

I couldn't believe those pictures showing Bush wearing cowboy boots with a Presidential seal on them.

Finally we got a guy with good taste back in the White House!

[MaineDem]

9. Thank the good Lord!

After 8 years of lunacy, sanity will reign again.

[peaches2003]

8. Always classy!

I'd love to see him in the traditional tuxedo collar and bowtie rather than the winged, but he will look classy and handsome. I hope Michelle will wear something simple by an American designer. White looks gorgeous on her, with some simple beading perhaps. Less is more when it comes to a beautiful gown.

[DeepModem Mom]

16. I'm told that the photo isn't meant to indicate what kind of shirt/tie he'll wear.

I prefer the traditional, too.

[PM7nj]

17. MARX! OMG! The freeperz were right!!11!1

:P