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Michelle Obama's Euro Style
This week the Obamas began their European tour. All eyes were on Michelle to see what she packed and loaded onto Air Force One. First stop: London, where the presidential couple met with Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his wife Sarah, as well as the Queen.
Should Michelle Obama Be Supporting African American Designers?
With just a couple days into her reign as the First Lady, Michelle Obama is already starting to feel the pressures of her position. Amnau Eele, former model and co-founder of the Black Artists Association, is filing a formal appeal to the First Lady’s office on behalf of the BAA. The charge?
First Lady Style: Michelle Obama in Isabel Toledo
Yellow. Lemongrass, to be exact. It's a known fact that yellow is an uplifting, optimistic color.
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During New York Fashion Week, a handful of attendees were asked a very important question: For whom do women dress? Here's what they had to say . .
Fab Read: Style Dictionary
Here is an oldie but goodie. I got this Style Dictionary illustrated by Ruben Toledo, $23, for Christmas years ago. If you have been enjoying our Style Glossary this is up your fashion education alley.
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Fab Read: Mrs. O, The Face of Fashion Democracy
Michelle Obama is such an icon, there's a second book dedicated to her first-class style. Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy ($18) follows the first lady's wardrobe choices, from her wedding dress to her White House getups. You'll also find interviews with designers like Maria Pinto, Isabel Toledo, and Jason Wu, who have all dressed Michelle.
Michelle Obama in Isabel Toledo
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Fab Read: Ruben Toledo Illustrates Three Classics
While his wife Isabel is busy dressing Michelle Obama, Ruben Toledo is dressing books. The famous artist, who once illustrated Nina Garcia's The Little Black Book of Style, has now done it again for the deluxe editions of three classic novels: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen ($11), Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte ($11), and The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne ($11). You can pre-order now, but they will be available Aug.
Friday Fab News Roundup!
- Karen Walker's Resort collection makes mom pants look good — Nylon
- Coach said to be developing new brand — FWD
- Fashion shows around the world — Guardian UK
- Michelle Obama's inauguration outfit to be featured in Isabel Toledo exhibit — NY Daily
- Why we all love leggings — Times UK
- Reality check — or last Resort? — New York Times
- Lily, Kate, and Sienna's night of singing and style — Marie Claire UK
- Italy looks beyond its borders for fashion talent — New York Times
- Breaking news: Roksanda Ilincic for Whistles — FabSugar UK
- Proenza Schouler's art school — WWD
Biggest Headline of 2008: All Fashion Eyes on First Lady Michelle Obama
2008 will be remembered for lots of intriguing events, people, headlines, movies — you know, the usual as the world turns kind of stuff. But, one woman captured the spotlight, ever so subtly, and we're only going to see more of her for at least the next four years. This Chicagoian is a lawyer, wife, and mother, but she is also a style maker.
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