2. Obama-mania
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Some people wear their heart on their sleeves; designers and celebrities wear their political preferences. It was obvious that Obama-mania had set in when Barack-emblazoned t-shirts became must-have's for stars like Beyoncé, Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry and Madonna. Even high fashion labels like Rodarte were getting in on the act, sending a sweater dress with Obama's name down the runway at Sonia Rykiel's anniversary celebration during Paris Fashion Week.
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