There’s no denying that Michelle Obama has style. Designers are clamoring to get their hands on her, and that cute dress she wore on The View had even couture-seekers fighting crowds at White House | Black Market, not to mention her continuous good style choices from our very own Chicago designer Maria Pinto. So when we read in The New York Times that Anna Wintour and Andre Leon Talley are on the latest list of bundlers raising $100,000 to $200,000 for Barack Obama’s campaign, we weren’t surprised. After all, tickets to Vogue’s huge fundraiser in Michelle’s honor last month did cost $1,000 to $2,300 a person for the cocktail reception alone, and the following dinner at Calvin Klein’s house cost $10,000 a head.
We hope Michelle keeps up her chic choices, now that she’s got Wintour’s blessing. So far, we love what we’ve seen. Thankoon suit, Isabela Toledo gown, a Tom Binns necklace she reportedly bought herself – it’s refreshing to see such daring decisions in politics.
-Grace Bahk
Maria Pinto celebrated the opening of her first and only premium clothing and jewelry boutique last night Tuesday, August 12th. All designs are created by Maria, with production help by her staff of about twenty, and all made in the 
Earthy, stone-colored walls were adorned with Maria’s new fall collection. Divine gowns, coats, jackets, skirts, and wraps all made of the finest fabrics dazzled the party guests. Each piece was unique and stunning due to the handsome fabric or exquisite use of beading, sequins, and feathers. The jewelry case was equally amazing, stocked with precious or semi-precious pieces that had all been hand selected by Maria Pinto herself. Maria Pinto boutique also offers beautiful sweaters by Mai, Wolford, and Armand Diradourian, and belts by Fahrenheit by Connie Bates.
Maria Pinto graciously greeted all her guests and looked spectacular in her strapless, white-sequined and feathered party dress. When asked what her clothing represents Maria cheerfully responded “My clothing is for fabulous, confident, spirited women.” A statement Maria creates and exudes herself by – obvious to anyone who meets this joy of a designer. Pinto invited guests not only to her boutique, but allowed all guests to check out her design studio upstairs where platters of more cocktails could be found.
Maria Pinto 
Photos by Alyssa Blanchard for Factio Media
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