The Inaugural Ball is one of the First Lady‘s first official appearance in that role. And whether we like it or not, what she wears pkats an integral part in shaping her public image for those four years to come.
So how did the First Ladies of the last 50 years deal with such an opportunity or, in some cases, such a challenge?
Sports Illustrated model, high fashion model, and Dougie/Cat Daddy aficionado: Is Kate Upton going to add TV host to her repertoire? {NY Post}
This totally adorable and inspiring daughter of a breast cancer survivor has written a petition to Victoria’s Secret, asking them to make a ‘Survivor’ line of mastectomy bras. We’re in! {Refinery 29}
This is what the red carpet of a porn star awards show looks like. We won’t tell anyone you clicked. {HuffPo}
Check out these adorable pictures of kids recreating A-listers’ looks from the Golden Globes, including a mini Halle Berry and Taylor Swift. {TODAY}
Four years ago, Jason Wu was one of many struggling New York designers working hard to get his beautifully made, thoughtfully designed clothes noticed. Then the 2009 inauguration happened. Michelle Obama wore his white, one-shoulder, grecian-style gown. And Wu became a household name over night.
People can’t stop talking about the power of that dress—and with reason. In anticipation of Barack Obama’s second inauguration on Monday, we’ve tracked the major moments in Wu’s career, from the 2009 inauguration to today. Click through to watch his story unfold.
The fashion industry is on the edge of their seats, waiting to get a peek at what Michelle Obama will wear on Inauguration Day.
But the big reveal may turn out not to be much of a reveal at all.
On Monday, Barack Obama will officially embark on his second term as President of the United States, which of course also means four more years of fawning over First Lady Michelle Obama’s every outfit (or not?), beginning with what she wears Monday for the inauguration.
Today is Michelle Obama’s 49th birthday. To celebrate, she gave herself a brand new Twitter account, and then did what everyone else does upon joining social media: She tweeted out a selfie. Holy bangs.
When the Obama family took the stage, victorious, on election night this past November, everyone took note not just of Michelle Obama and what she was wearing but also of her daughters: Sasha and Malia had grown up! The New York Times‘ Cathy Horyn tweeted, “The Obama girls might be the fashion news tonight–full skirts, bright color, cute.”
And when WWD asked designers to submit sketches for Michelle Obama’s inauguration look, most submitted designs for her daughters as well.
Should we be concered with the Obama girls’ fashion?
Who’s in the running towards becoming America’s Next Inauguration Designer?
We won’t know for sure what Michelle Obama will wear to the inaugural balls until Monday (unless someone who doesn’t value their job decides to spill the beans), but WWD‘s got the scoop on which designers have fielded sample requests from the White House.
No one on the list is particularly surprising.
Roland Mouret dishes on dressing the Duchess and helping her avoid “a bottom situation like Pippa had.” Plus, why the Kate Middleton Effect isn’t actually all that effective–or at least, in comparison to the Kim Kardashian effect.
Score Presidential style for under $400: Michelle Obama’s DNC Tracy Reese dress is now for sale! {HuffPo}
Wildfox’s Spring lookbook recreates Clueless, fulfilling the wildest (ha) dreams of every diehard fan from the 90s. {Refinery29}
They’re baaaack! Speidi has returned to reality TV, joining the cast of The U.K.’s Celebrity Big Brother. {US Weekly}
While we’re betting Michelle Obama will go for high-end glamor on Inauguration Day (we predict either Michael Kors or Jason Wu), at least one high street retailer is throwing its name in the ring… sort of.
White House Black Market, a brand the First Lady has worn in the past, is launching an inauguration-inspired collection of dresses this Friday.
OMG!! The Gossip Girl finale was last night. So who was GG? That’s one secret I’ll never tell (but US Weekly will!). {US Weekly}
Transgender model Connie Fleming stars as Michelle Obama on the most recent cover of Candy, the magazine that covers “transversal style.” {HuffPo}
Winter blues may be all around, but this sneak preview of Chanel’s spring make up line is giving us serious cheer. {Refinery29}
Nails, INC’s leather effect nail polish, spotted on Alexa Chung, sold out at Sephora in “just minutes.” {SheFinds}
