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The 2009 Best-Dressed List

2009 list also includes sports figures, politicians, royalty, entertainers, artists

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Vanity Fair’s 2009 International Best-Dressed List is as glamorous as ever, but the magazine didn’t ignore the global pinch of the recession. A sampling of the honorees, along with their favorite recession-friendly bargain-hunting locale or item:

  • Michelle Obama: J. Crew
  • Barack Obama: Secret Service employees’ store
  • Alicia Keys: Barneys warehouse sale
  • Brad Pitt: Make It Right Foundation T-shirts

  • Princess Letizia of Asturias: Mango, Massimo Dutti, and Zara
  • Kelly Ripa: Super Saturday, the annual Hamptons-based garage sale of designer fashions
  • Renee Zellweger: The Brimfield Antique Show in Massachusetts
  • Jane and Aerin Lauder: Thakoon for Target
  • Peter Beard: The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and the Libyan Desert near Siwa Oasis
  • A few notables either don’t bargain shop, or do it discreetly; among them: Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Anne Hathaway, Penelope Cruz, Tiki Barber, Daniel Craig, Catherine Deneuve, and Michael Bloomberg.
For the complete list, click the link below.

Alicia Keys poses for photos backstage at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Alicia Keys poses for photos backstage at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
Brad Pitt arrives for the German Premiere of Inglourious Basterds, in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, July 28, 2009.
Brad Pitt arrives for the German Premiere of Inglourious Basterds, in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, July 28, 2009.   (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)
Spanish Crown Princess Letizia, left, waves to journalists, next to to her husband, Spain's Crown Prince Felipe at the presidential palace in Bogota, Wednesday, May 27, 2009.
Spanish Crown Princess Letizia, left, waves to journalists, next to to her husband, Spain's Crown Prince Felipe at the presidential palace in Bogota, Wednesday, May 27, 2009.   (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Kelly Ripa poses for pictures to promote Electrolux's Valentines Day cupcake event in New York on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009.
Kelly Ripa poses for pictures to promote Electrolux's Valentines Day cupcake event in New York on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009.   (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Renee Zellweger arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala in New York, on Monday, May 4, 2009.
Renee Zellweger arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala in New York, on Monday, May 4, 2009.   (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Lauren DuPont, Aerin Lauder and Jane Lauder pose at the Flirt! cosmetics evening of cocktails at Bergdorf Goodman on August 18, 2004 in New York City.
Lauren DuPont, Aerin Lauder and Jane Lauder pose at the Flirt! cosmetics evening of cocktails at Bergdorf Goodman on August 18, 2004 in New York City.   (Getty Images)
Artists Peter Beard (L) and Julian Schnabel (R) attend Julian Schnabel's unveiling of eight new works at the MetLife Building December 4, 2006 in New York City.
Artists Peter Beard (L) and Julian Schnabel (R) attend Julian Schnabel's unveiling of eight new works at the MetLife Building December 4, 2006 in New York City.   (Getty Images)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, centre left, and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy wave as they arrive at the Elysee Palace in Paris,Tuesday July 14, 2009.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, centre left, and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy wave as they arrive at the Elysee Palace in Paris,Tuesday July 14, 2009.   (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)
Anne Hathaway arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala in New York, on Monday, May 4, 2009.
Anne Hathaway arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala in New York, on Monday, May 4, 2009.   (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Penelope Cruz arrives for the German premiere of the movie Los abrazos rotos, Broken Embraces, in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009.
Penelope Cruz arrives for the German premiere of the movie "Los abrazos rotos", "Broken Embraces", in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)
Former New York Giants football player Tiki Barber arrives at the Bloomberg News Gala which followed the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington on Saturday, April 21, 2007.
Former New York Giants football player Tiki Barber arrives at the Bloomberg News Gala which followed the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington on Saturday, April 21, 2007.   (AP Photo/Stephen J. Boitano)
Daniel Craig poses during the photo call to present his movie Defiance, in Rome, Monday, Jan. 19, 2009.
Daniel Craig poses during the photo call to present his movie "Defiance", in Rome, Monday, Jan. 19, 2009.   (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
French actress Catherine Deneuve arrives for the charity gala Cinema For Peace at the Berlinale in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Feb. 9, 2009.
French actress Catherine Deneuve arrives for the charity gala "Cinema For Peace" at the Berlinale in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Feb. 9, 2009.   (AP Photo/Franka Bruns)
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and girlfriend Diana Taylor arrive at the Apollo Theatre 75th anniversary gala in New York, Monday, June 8, 2009.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and girlfriend Diana Taylor arrive at the Apollo Theatre 75th anniversary gala in New York, Monday, June 8, 2009.   (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Barack and Michelle Obama are among the glitterati decorating Vanity Fair's Best Dressed List.
Barack and Michelle Obama are among the glitterati decorating Vanity Fair's Best Dressed List.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President-elect Barack Obama kisses wife Michelle after addressing supporters at the election night rally in Chicago.
President-elect Barack Obama kisses wife Michelle after addressing supporters at the election night rally in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong/FILE)
President Barack Obama concludes his remarks on the economy, Friday, July 31, 2009, in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House in Washington.
President Barack Obama concludes his remarks on the economy, Friday, July 31, 2009, in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House in Washington.   (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
First Lady Michelle Obama waves as she arrives at the Norfolk Naval Station in Norfolk, Va., Friday, July 31, 2009.
First Lady Michelle Obama waves as she arrives at the Norfolk Naval Station in Norfolk, Va., Friday, July 31, 2009.   (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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