The question as to who will dress the first lady for her inaugaral outfit is answered as Michelle Obama enters the White House in a classic, conservative Isabel Toledo gold, yellow brocade shift dress with matching knee length over coat, teamed with teal pumps. Hope Greenburg, fashion editor of Lucky magazine commented that"It strikes just the right note for the occasion, special but classic. The silhouette is so 60's -- the sheath dress and a matching coat. It harkens back to Jackie, but the jewels around the neck make it today as opposed to looking retro." Today may mark a distinct change in American history, however it seems that Michelle Obama is holding on to classic lines and understated glamour with this design teamed with simple stud earrings, leaving the attention to fall solely upon her husband Barack. Her choice of the Cuban-born designer suggests that Michelle is linking with her husband in his desire to strengthen the relationship with Cuba. She previously wore a black tunic dress from Toledo to a fundraiser in June 2008.
Whatever her perogative, I think she captures first-lady elegance wonderfully and perhaps we may see a new Jackie O style icon residing in the White House from now on, we can only wait and see.
You might like this: http://www.mrs-o.org/
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ReplyDeleteAnd how else has Obama-fever manifested in the fashion world? I read an interesting story about more black models being used in NY fashion week and of course all the keep-sake accessories like Obama earrings are pretty fascinating.
You could expand on this with some more evaluative analysis. What do you think?
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Terry