Ever since Marie Antoinette decorated her three-foot high wig with a model of the Belle Poule battleship, fashion has been used to make political statements. The Queen of France wore a replica of the frigate to celebrate a French naval victory over the English in 1778, and from then on her wardrobe became a signifier of France's place in the world (and her place in France).
Oscar de la Renta criticises Michelle Obama's British love affair
Enter Michele Bachmann, the latest Republican to announce her candidacy for the 2012 presidential election, and another fashion catfight begins (never mind how she proposes to halt job losses, repair the economy or deal with the Middle East).
Bristol Palin has a book to promote and on Tuesday weighed in on Bachmann's wardrobe choices, claiming the candidate has been aping her mother's style all too much.
Can Samantha Cameron out-style Michelle Obama?
"I think she dresses a lot like my mom," Bristol said . "A lot of women have done that over the last few years. I think it's odd, you know? Seeing people with red blazers with their hair up with glasses…. I don't know if [Bachmann's] wearing glasses, but you want to be like, hmm, 'Do you think that people don't notice you're dressing like my mom?'''
Is Sarah Palin a fashion icon worthy of imitation? According to Bristol, the answer is yes.
Say what you like, but at least the debate about female politicians' fashion choices goes beyond party lines.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's February interview with Harper's Bazaar was most memorable - and criticised - for her cooing over a hot-pink Ferragamo handbag.
Oscar de la Renta criticises Michelle Obama's British love affair
Enter Michele Bachmann, the latest Republican to announce her candidacy for the 2012 presidential election, and another fashion catfight begins (never mind how she proposes to halt job losses, repair the economy or deal with the Middle East).
Bristol Palin has a book to promote and on Tuesday weighed in on Bachmann's wardrobe choices, claiming the candidate has been aping her mother's style all too much.
Can Samantha Cameron out-style Michelle Obama?
"I think she dresses a lot like my mom," Bristol said . "A lot of women have done that over the last few years. I think it's odd, you know? Seeing people with red blazers with their hair up with glasses…. I don't know if [Bachmann's] wearing glasses, but you want to be like, hmm, 'Do you think that people don't notice you're dressing like my mom?'''
Is Sarah Palin a fashion icon worthy of imitation? According to Bristol, the answer is yes.
Say what you like, but at least the debate about female politicians' fashion choices goes beyond party lines.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's February interview with Harper's Bazaar was most memorable - and criticised - for her cooing over a hot-pink Ferragamo handbag.
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