The week after making history and accepting the Democratic nomination for president before a crowd of 70,000 people, Barack Obama is omnipresent on the news stands. In addition to being seen on the covers of Newsweek, US News & World Report, Upscale and numerous other American publications, the stylish and elegant senator also makes the cover of the recently-launched French GQ.
Obama is profiled in a short feature and tops the list of the editors' 25 most stylish men. "Les 25 Hommes les plus styles" are a virtual who's who of Rod 2.0 faves, including politically active and very! straight!George Clooney (2); French television news anchor Harry Roselmack (7); hot-bodied and stylish French football phenom Thierry Henry (who covered French GQ in June); gay-friendly music prodigy and fashionista Kanye West (16) and British Formula 1 race car driver Lewis Hamilton.
Last spring, fashion forward Paper published an editorial entitled "Mr. President" that was dedicated to the fashion aesthetic of the Democratic presidential nominee. Donatella Versace told fashion editors the spring/summer 2009 Versace men's collection is "inspired by the type of man Barack Obama represents."
Hey Rod, welcome back. Some of us were going into Rod withdrawal!
Posted by: ATL KID | 06 September 2008 at 11:21
Barack Obama es tres magnifique!
Posted by: Javier | 06 September 2008 at 11:22
Ditto, Rod. Welcome back, you were missed.
I'm absolutely delighted to see Barack Obama getting the international recognition he deserves. This is the man for a new century to take America in the right direction.
Posted by: Albert | 06 September 2008 at 11:25
That is a great cover and symbolizes Obama's international appeal. It will be a shame if this man is not elected.
Posted by: Barry S | 06 September 2008 at 11:45
we love barack obama on this side of the atlantic. he is truly the man of the moment. good luck and we are praying in italy that obama wi ns.
ciao bello!
Posted by: martino | 06 September 2008 at 11:53
don't say ciao martino because if obama doesn't win i'm moving to italy...
Posted by: freeleo | 06 September 2008 at 13:55
I love the cover.. I just wonder how long it will take the republican smear machine to use this against him.
Posted by: DJ | 06 September 2008 at 15:14
Very nice!
Posted by: S. Flemming | 06 September 2008 at 15:40
Great post Rod ... and welcome back! You were missed!
~Papi Chulo~
Posted by: Papi Chulo | 06 September 2008 at 15:43
Withdrawal is right. Rod is so informative and appreciated.
Posted by: Lang B. | 06 September 2008 at 16:34
FORGET WITHDRAWAL...I WAS JONESING!!! AND I'M A PREACHER!
Rod, welcome back. I have been missing your voice and your vision! I hope that you are well again, whole again, renewed again and AT IT AGAIN!
Thanks for this piece and the GREAT PIECE that you did on Governors Patterson and Patrick!!! BRAVO!
Posted by: TheRevKev | 07 September 2008 at 07:27
Welcome back, Rod! Great having you back!! Interesting that the cover reads "OBAMA élu" which hasn't happened yet! I wonder if they meant "nominated". Great cover nonetheless!!
Posted by: Shabaka | 08 September 2008 at 11:00