When I grow up, I'll turn the tables...

This weekend was a busy one!  Saturday started with a ferry ride, a Japanese supermarket, a NJ mall, the Kentucky Derby (50 to 1!), Game 7 (boo to the Celtics winning) and ended with Pacquiao v. Hatton (Manny was so sick).  My rainy Sunday was capped off by a NYTimes lecture series with Thakoon, Maria Cornejo and Narciso Rodriguez that was moderated by the Times' fashion critic Cathy Horyn, focusing on First Lady Michele Obama's style.

All three designers have dressed the First Lady and shared their thoughts on some of her sartorial choices:

-the black cardigan worn over the Narciso black/red dress worn on election night (Narciso thought the addition of the cardigan was cool, something a real woman would do when she was cold) 

-the jacquard coat/dress by Thakoon worn to the First Lady 'face-off' with Carla Bruni in France (Thakoon was with his Grandmother in Thailand with slow dial-up internet when he found up, and the suspense of her pic loading was too much)

-Maria Cornejo spoke on her clothes being liked by the First Lady since it is a more accessible price point, and being more everyday wear for the First Lady (though I loved her comment about the First Lady wearing $600 Lanvin sneakers - she can spend her money how she wants since she earned it, and is balanced by giving back to the community).

The most interesting moment was when they opened the floor to questions.  A young girl around 12, asked the panel what it took to be a designer. Narciso's instant answer was don't do it! Then he revised and said that's what he tells everyone and it takes hard work...Maria pitched in and said it takes hard work and it is not glamorous at all.  

From my experiences, I totally understand where he was coming from, and the industry is rarely glamourous, but I couldn't help but wonder if his instant response crushed a little girl's dream.  I really hope not, and that she will make her decision on her own someday. xx