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The New Black.(International Edition; FASHION WATCH)(fashion trend portrays Barack Obama)(Brief article)

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Byline: Kiki Von Glinow

Wall Street may be losing faith in Barack, but the fashionistas are not so skeptical--Obamamania's all over the runways. At Milan's fashion week in February, designer Gattinoni showed off a kaftan gown with a head-to-toe portrait of the commander in chief (the slogan CHANGE ran along the hemline), while Italian Vogue showcased campaign T shirts paired with feather headpieces. New York fashion week also peddled the Obama magic: Jason Wu, who crafted ...

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