gIt had been obvious for some time that something was changing inside the Michelle Obama’s wardrobe. That woman with shoulder-length hair, formal knee-length sheath dresses and a one-color business suit remained in the White House. The new Mrs. Obama is experimentalist, bold it’s more glamorous that never. With a style that makes use of well-known brands and small niche brands, he is giving away personal looks which reflect, now more than ever, its true nature. Already nominating her as a 2023 fashion icon.
The new Michelle Obama
As has happened for many other celebrities, also for Michelle Obama recently promotional tour of his new book it wasn’t just a promotional tour. The former first lady used the opportunity to show herself to the world in a new guisethe most sincere and glamorous ever since she appeared on the scene in 2007 alongside her husband.
Her floral dresses and skintight cardigans have been swapped with loose-fitting suitone shoulder bodysuit and leather set. Independent of constraints and by the conventions enforced by the executive mansion, she now dresses only for herself. And it shows.
In white, from head to toe, with a business suit and leotard. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for ABA)
The looks of change
Already in the tour he carried out to promote his first post-White House book, Becoming, Michelle Obama had revealed an image that precisely marked the direction in which her style (and her life) was going. With bolder and more adventurous choices, such as the iconic bootsi above the knee Balenciaga covered in crystals, it has come to this day, where the transformation seems to be complete.
Denim and leather for an outfit with a fresh and youthful appeal. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Live Nation)
It all started fromthe Proenza Schouler trouser suit yellow highlighter, which she wore to the “Today” show. From there they followed zebra print shirt dresses Versace, worn with magenta cargo pants. Look total denim signed by the Scandinavian brand Ganni, combined with burgundy latex ankle boots. Reaching the pinnacle of 90s nostalgia with black cargo pants, electric blue bodysuit and multicolor sweatshirt Roksanda x Fila in Atlanta.
Fashion icon 2023? It’s only the beginning
This is the beginning of one new era for Michelle Obama, where she makes the rules. Her wardrobe, with bustiervelvet suit and biker jackets in leather, is a deliberate statement of intent. Alternating high-sounding names such as Bottega Veneta, Brandon Maxwell and Stella McCartney, with other more youthful and sophisticated ones, such as Marine Serre, Diana Ross and Christy Rilling, the former first lady would seem to have already started her election campaign as a fashion icon 2023.
Michelle Obama’s leather look in Atlanta to promote her new book. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for ABA)
Eyes open and attention focused on Michelle Obama: this year rwill give unforgettable fashion moments.
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