BY Amy Diluna
DAILY NEWS FASHION EDITOR
Friday, May 1st 2009, 3:22 PM
Morigi/Getty Michelle Obama and Jill Biden (center) at a Feeding America event. The First Lady could feed quite a few people with what she paid for the sneakers she's wearing.
Ernst/Reuters The kicks, made by high-end French fashion label Lanvin, cost $540.
While volunteering Wednesday at a D.C. food bank, the First Lady sported her usual J.Crew cardigan, a pair of utilitarian capri pants and, on her feet, a sneaky splurge: trainers that go for $540.
That's right: These sneakers - suede, with grosgrain ribbon laces and metallic pink toe caps - are made by French design house Lanvin, one of fashion's hottest labels. They come in denim and satin versions, and have been a brisk seller all spring.
They're out of stock at posh Meatpacking District boutique Jeffrey, and Barneys New York boasts a limited selection of the sneaks, which are a cult favorite among fashionistas.
It's likely Michelle got hers through Ikram, the Chicago retailer that often outfits her.
"They're shoes," the First Lady's reps sniffed when curious reporters inquired about the fancy footwear.
Michelle has stepped out in Lanvin before while getting down to business. A week ago, she shoveled dirt at a tree planting while wearing the line's chiffon tank. (Doesn't everyone shovel dirt wearing a chiffon top? JC)
Dresses and strappy pumps cost upward of $1,500, while tops go for $400 to $1,000.
Other celebrity fans of Lanvin's costly kicks include Ellen DeGeneres and Kanye West, who has blogged about his faves.
As the family's primary dog walker, Michelle clearly requires comfortable footwear.
"I got up at 5:15 in the morning to walk my puppy," she joked Thursday. "That's how my day starts. Even though the kids are supposed to do a lot of the work, I'm still up at 5:15 a.m. taking my dog out."
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3 comments:
I planted petunias this afternoon... I busted out my prom dress and wore pearls.
Haha... just kidding. I was wearing overalls and sneakers like a normal person.
LOL
I love it!!!
And I love your blog.
I imagine she handed the shovel to a flunky after the photo op.
Janet
Hmmmm...I get up at 5AM every day then drive an hour to work.
Still haven't upgraded from my $100 work boots.
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