Obama Bikini becoming a hit as Senator Barack Obama wins democratic election Los Angeles, CA – June 5, 2008 - Connecting a sexy bikini with the presidential nomination of Sen. Barack Obama is maybe far fetched but surely has helped to push him over the frontline. Within eight weeks over 5000 Obama Bikinis, which show the presidential candidates name on the bottom, have been sold to young supporters all over the country, says Politikini.com who also sells Clinton and McCain bikinis exclusively via their website.
Even in Germany and Austria this latest political fashion statement evolves to one hot fashion item.
“I am completely taken by surprise”, admits designer and inventor Antonia Serrell-Watts. “After several big newspapers published stories on the Obama Bikinis, other media coverage and internet bloggers followed quickly and with it my sales are sky rocketing.”
Always on the outlook for PR opportunities, first celebrities have became aware of this unique fashionable item that have contributed to its popularity. Politikini.com just finished a photo-shoot for HollywoodToday.net with the “Beverly Hills Luxurious Ladies” in Polit Bikinis, who filmed during Cannes Film Festival a segment for their reality TV Show airing soon in Germany.
“Everybody loves the Politikini. It gives anybody the possibility to express their political views in quite some other way than wearing a baggy campaign t-shirt”, says Donna Spangler, one of the Ladies.
Given the fact that Jessica Alba, Jada Pinkett Smith and Eva Longoria have each received a bikini, both outspoken supporters of Sen. Barack Obama, we may see some rear views from even more Hollywood Stars supporting their favorite presidential candidate during election summer.
Political Merchandising: Bikinis with a political message are the summer election trend 2008 Politikini.com™ launches the Obama-kini, Clinton-kini and McCain-kini Los Angeles, CA, April 9,2008 – Politikini.com™, a new shopping web portal for custom made swimwear, launches the Obama, Clinton and McCain bikini line to meet the demand for political fashion. Wear what you think is the motto, get behind your favorite candidate is the action. The line consists of string bikinis with halter tops and side ties. Each features the name of either Obama, Clinton or McCain as signature at the back of the bikini bottom. The black design is available with flat golden studs whereas the white model imprints the candidates names in blue with red trim. Both bikinis sell retail for $49 (each) and are only available at Politikini.com Fashion has always been used to express beliefs, ideals, and the convictions of the wearer. “People can buy a lot of political fashion but until now, there has never been the opportunity to express your convictions via swimwear“, says designer Antonia Serrell-Watts. “It’s a simple fact that there are over 42 Million voters between 18 and 30 years old and they are constantly looking for new and hip ways to communicate their viewpoints.“ Neither Barack Obama nor Hillary Clinton will profit from the sale of the swimwear line since Politikini.com is officially not supporting any candidate. “We hope that our bikini line will raise awareness for young people to become politically more involved and vote“, says Antonia Serrell-Watts, founder of Politikini.com.
