Barack's Inauguration Welcomes Change

“Change has come to America!” says the banner of the 44th president of the United States of America, Barack Hussein Obama. As the first black president of America, he promises new changes in governance that spark hope among the American people amidst problems of war and economic crisis.


It's the expected changes in American politics then that have caused Barack's inauguration last Tuesday to be star-studded. Aside from the millions of people who braved the frigid Washington temperature to witness the inauguration ceremony, there were also many celebrities who attended the event. For one, the new president's inauguration ceremony was serenaded by top music performers like Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Shakira, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Faith Hill, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Lopez, and Marc Anthony. Hollywood actors Leonardo De Caprio, Lucy Liu, Denzel Washington, Hayden Panettiere, and supermodel Tyra Banks were also present during the event.

Even the frock of the first lady, Michelle Obama, did not miss the eyes of the fashion critics. Her simple but elegant white gown by young designer Jason Wu was well-praised. The gown seemed to perfectly suit the said “changes” in governance for it simply discourages over-spending.

Indeed, President Barack Obama's call to joint efforts has unquestionably solicited supportive responses from many Americans, ordinary and privileged citizens alike. But while the support to the new president is outstanding, Barack Obama has also to meet this great expectation that have been placed on him. Its only after meeting this soaring expectations from his million supporters that he can honestly say, “Change has come to America!”

Barack Obama, Male Fashion Model?

Not only that Barack Obama has become a model for the African-American people for being the first black president of USA, fashion critics are also eyeing him as a male fashion model.


At 47, Barack Obama is well-praised for his trim figure and newly salt-'n-peppery sexy mane. Fashion designers want to get their clothes on him because he's athletic and undeniably hot nowadays.

As pants J. Crew creative director Jenna Lyons Mazeau said in an interview, “He could wear a paper bag and I would still love him. He just looks effortless. He understands how his clothes should fit.”

Marc Bouwer agrees, “I love that he wears narrow, fitted suits and that he doesn’t wear the typical Washington suit with baggy pants."

And Elie Tahari issued the come-hither below, addressing Barack Obama as “Mister Handsome.”

“He could be a male model. Whatever he has been wearing has been appropriate. I think the fashion industry will have a ball with him. They will have so much fun because he is built so well. They all love to dress him and I’d love to dress him too. We do men’s wear.”

Wow! So much for this bold, young man who has successfully win the hearts of the American people. With fashion experts now looking at him as a potential male fashion model, Barack Obama may have already win the heart of the fashion industry too.

Obama Wins, Get Stylish!

It's official: Democrat Barack Obama wins the 2008 US presidential election over Republican rival John McCain on Tuesday.

While the first US black president will be busy with deep economic crisis and two lingering wars in the days to come, Obama supporters can celebrate his victory and get stylish meantime.



Here are some Obama-themed goodies that will surely show your national pride for the 47-year old, Democrat president: