[Media Line] Rose Foran - Syria's First Lady's spending habits have landed her in hot water, prompting opposition groups to dub her the "Marie Antoinette" of the Middle East. A photo album published on Facebook entitled "Asma Al-Assad: Syria's First Lady and All-Natural Beauty" features a collection of pictures of the first lady dressed in high-end designer shoes, bags, and jewelry from Chanel, Dior, and Bottega Veneta. French fashion magazine Elle named Asma Al-Assad the best dressed female international political figure in 2008.
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