One word means both 'hip' and 'hot' in French. It's 'Obama'

[Cronopio]

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/226/story/54350.html

PARIS — His visage appears between the svelte curves of fashion models on Europe's most prestigious runways. His speeches are remixed into thumping music tracks in underground dance clubs. His campaign slogans are the foundation for modern art hanging on trendy Parisian gallery walls.

In Europe, Barack Obama is much more than the Democratic presidential nominee. He's the hip new thing.

More than any other American politician since John F. Kennedy, Obama not only has captivated Europe, he's also become a cultural icon.

"Barack Obama represents our hidden consciousness, our hidden dreams," said Helene Faussart, who's half of Les Nubians, the Grammy-nominated Parisian Afro-beat duo. "He really represents the America we imagine it to be."

[ladyVet]

1. I'm not one for these "trendy" fashions, usually,

but I would totally wear that---ok, not the gloves or the red spots on the face, but I'd wear that dress. Wonder if it comes in plus sizes? It would be cool to sleep in. :evilgrin:

[Cronopio]

3. It would piss off the right people. :)

I'm not much for the idea of Brand America, but if we had to have one Obama would be a pretty good choice.

[Clio the Leo]

4. There's a white sweater dress from this same show I think....

..... I love it.

[FreeState]

2. "He really represents the America we imagine it to be." AMEN! n/t