Fashion Meets Politics admin Thursday, June 19, 2008 The Runway Fashion maestro Calvin Klein backs Barack ObamaCalvin Klein, Vogue editor Anna Wintour,and Andre Leon Talley were among the hosts of a high dollar fund-raiser Tuesday night headlined by Michelle Obama in Manhattan. Among the guests were famous designers Catherine Malandrino, Erin Fetherston, Cynthia Rowley, Thakoon Panichgul, Ralph Rucci, Nicole Miller, Tory Burch, and Zac Posen; and celebrities Cynthia Nixon, LL Cool J, LeBron James, Spike Lee, Harvey Weinstein, Georgina Chapman, Monique Lhuillier, Isaac Mizrahi, and Iman. Calvin Klein arrives with his daughter Marci Klein. (Source) Calvin Klein hosted the gala in a New York art gallery (Sikkema Jenkins Gallery) at the tune of $1,000 per person. And for dessert – an intimate after party at his plush NYC apartment for the price of $10,000 per person. Such events normally allow reporters and famous people that draw the attention of reporters in for free, while the other attendees pay the price. But this fundraiser was so exclusive that everyone paid to attend. The next day when Michelle went on The View she wore a dress from White HouseBlack Market. (Source) (Source)