Guess How Much Money President Obama's Fashion Line Made?
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We always knew President Barack Obama was a snazzy dresser—but did you know that he the a golden touch when it comes to running a fashion business, as well?
Remember way back, during the campaign (seems like ages ago, no?), when, at the urging of Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, Obama's campaign collaborated with dozens of well-known American-based designers to create "Runway to Win"—a capsule collection of pro-Obama garments and accessories designed by the likes of Tory Burch, Thakoon, and Rag & Bone?
Well, turns out, Obama's fashion initiative—though roundly mocked by the Republican party—raised a heck of a lot of money for his campaign.
"That ended up bringing in just north of $40 million," Obama's campaign manager Jim Messina told Bloomberg BusinessWeek.
Not bad for his first fashion season! It takes most new collections and designers more than five seasons to break even.
Did you buy any campaign merch during the 2012 election? What did you get? Tell us in the comments section, below.
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