Good morning, Friday. It's rainy and yucky here in NY but I'm feeling upbeat and sunny because last night I got to see my girl Hillary speak about the future, a future that includes a female President. Never in my lifetime can I remember such a momentous election- with so much at stake, I can very happily say "I'm with her" because she is brilliant, relentless, and fierce. I'm amazed that these very same qualities that make men great leaders make many question a woman's character. I enjoyed seeing some of her softness last night when it came to others talking about her love of her family and her infectious laugh. Plus, her positive view of America and her love of country is infectious, for all of us. I'm psyched. You should be too. I love this photo from last night shot by David Hume Kennerly who has photographed every President since Nixon and won a Pulitzer for his work in Vietnam back in 1972 - it shows her energy and enthusiasm and sheer joy. What a beautiful moment.
And since my visual compendium is vast when it comes to references in culture, I can't help but recall the amazing 1992 Donna Karan campaign shot by Peter Lindbergh, featuring model Rosemary McGrotha in a very presidential role, being sworn in wearing pearls and a 90s style power suit. This campaign has always stuck with me- a powerful testament to Donna Karan's genius when it came to portraying strong, stylish women running the show. It's hard to believe it's been almost 25 years since then, and that's it's taken us this long to get there, but people- we are here. What once seemed so groundbreaking still is, but now it's actually in our sights and not just an insight from a designer who was always a champion of professional woman going wherever they wanted and being whoever they wanted to be.
I loved the way Hillary looked last night in white by the way- happy she chose to lose the Nehru jacket and lighten up- that suit fit her beautifully and she was glowing. One reporter commented on her amazing smile- think about it- have you ever seen Donald Trump really laugh or smile in an authentic way besides his arrogant smirk? Hillary is real- she may not be a natural campaigner but she's got heart. And she's got brains. And she's going to change the game even though many think she's going to be very status quo. I don't think so. And why does everyone say that? I say give her a chance to show us what she's made of. I really do believe she will be a great agent of change- but in a smart way. Making sweeping changes quickly in this country is far from easy, and I know she can navigate and have the brains to do things we can all be proud of, and unite the country in such divisive times.
Though I will be sad to see Obama go (please move to NYC), I am hopeful and excited about having a female president who is capable, intelligent, and values family and togetherness and unity. Cheers to Donna Karan for dreaming big way back in '92- I'm so glad the future is now and I can cast my vote with HIllary come November. I truly believe in her.
Cause that's what's up this obviously with her kind of Friday in Brooklyn. Yours, in girl power. XO