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Micheal Phelps' Chico's-wearing mom Debbie has scored a whopper of an endorsement deal with the age-appropriate label. Per the WSJ: "She will be paid a sum in the low six figures to appear for a year in Chico's marketing, including its catalog, and will be dressed by Chico's for public appearances, including a planned appearance on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' to be taped Wednesday." We'd love, love, love to know what this Oprah appearance brings in for the company, which features comfortably tailored blazers, slacks and chunky jewelry. Chico's has already got its Debbie Phelps Collection, having culled together looks Phelps brought to the Beijing games. [WSJ]
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