20 Fashion Trends in 2008

Hillary Clinton took some heat for her pumpkin pantsuit at the DNC, but these days, the future Secretary of State is rocking chic all-black suits. What more can be said about Sarah Palin, the 0,000 gaffe in boots? It’s First Lady-to-be Michelle Obama’s fashion sense that has everyone in a tizzy. She’s being hailed as the next Jacqueline Kennedy—certainly Michelle O.’s tailored dresses by Maria Pinto called to mind Jackie O.’s geometric sheaths. We'd argue that Michelle’s style adds a contemporary twist by striking a nice balance between accessibility and the occasional fashion curve ball.