It seems that it was definitely a “New York State of Mind” with the inaugural ball fashion.
First Lady Michelle Obama was a “Lady in Red” last night in a custom-made gown by New York designer Jason Wu.
The “Big Apple” red colored chiffon and velvet gown (paired with a handmade diamond jewelry designer Kimberly Mc Donald and shoes by Jimmy Choo) is a follow up to the white gown by Wu that Mrs. Obama wore in 2009 at the President’s first Inaugural Ball—propelling the Manhattan-based designer to a household name. The gorgeous red dress was the only one Jason Wu submitted for the First Lady’s consideration. He collaborated with McDonald on the jeweled neckline—made of real diamonds.
The Obamas made their first appearance at the Commander-in-Chief Ball, honoring the members of the Armed Forces. There the First Couple was serenaded by Jennifer Hudson. The songstress, dressed in a classic black mermaid style gown, sang a lively rendition of the Al Green classic, “Let’s Stay Together.”
Dr. Jill Biden, wife of the Vice President, was a vision in blue in a gown by another New York designer, Vera Wang. The dapper Bidens were serenaded by singer and actor Jamie Foxx’s rendition of the Ray Charles classic “I Can’t Stop Loving You.”
Also donning red last night was singer, Alicia Keys who wore a Michael Kors (another New York designer) gown with an open back for her performance at last night’s event.
At the end of the inaugural festivities, the first lady’s outfits and accompanying accessories will go to the National Archives.
6 replies on “POLITICAL FASHION: A New York State of Mind at the 2013 Inaugural Balls”
Michelle Obama worked that DRESS! I like that she is proactive in promoting designers who are not very popular. So good to have such a quality in a first lady 🙂
I love that about her too! She consistently supports American designers and retailers (J Crew loves her because she actually helped raised their stock value at one point by 25%). She put Jason Wu on the map and Thom Browne is well on their way now. Here’s to another 4 years of Michelle Obama as First lady.
The dress is lovely! And I love her with bangs. And I had no idea that she helped to promote underdog designers. That is so awesome! She really does make for an absolutely fabulous First Lady.
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