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First Lady Fashion

Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Fo…
Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Foundation.

As First Lady, Mrs. Michelle Obama was known for her personal style, love of fashion, and timeless elegance. These dresses and garments were all worn by the First Lady to official White House events and showcase her support for the fashion industry. The collection includes ready-to-wear and couture garments from high-end fashion designers including Alexander McQueen, Atelier Versace, Tom Ford, Jason Wu, Isabel Toledo, and Naeem Khan. The artifact depicted here is Ruby Evening Gown (FL2013.23.1), worn by the First Lady at the 2013 Inaugural Ball.

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FL2013.22
Prabal Gurung
2012
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FL2013.38
Carolina Herrera
2013
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FL2013.39
Naeem Khan
2013
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FL2014.4
Naeem Khan
2014
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FL2016.5.a
Oscar de la Renta
2016
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FL2016.18
Byron Lars
2011
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FL2016.21
Zac Posen
2015
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FL2016.22
Narciso Rodriguez
2016
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FL2016.28
Tanya Taylor
2015
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FL2016.50
Brandon Maxwell
2016
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FL2016.52
Naeem Khan
2015
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FL2016.56
Carolina Herrera
2016