Michelle Obama Covers Vogue’s April Issue
After weeks of heavy speculation, Michelle Obama’s absolutely stunning second Vogue cover has arrived! And of course FLOTUS is shot in a beautiful deep blue Reed Krakoff dress from her very own closet! The President also appears in a photograph alongside his wife, arm in arm in the Red Room. Vogue’s fashion editor Tonne Goodman and her team styled the First Lady, with direction from photographer Annie Leibovitz at the White House. Jonathan Van Meter interviewed the lovely Obama couple about fashion, parenting, and their marriage.
Check out the full cover story here!
First Lady Michelle Obama wears Reed Krakoff
First Lady Michelle Obama wore a dress by designer Reed Krakoff for the official 2013 White House portrait. This isn’t the first time the First Lady has worn designs by the American designer as she also wore a navy blue dress last year. This year’s look (shown above) is much more mature and sporty.
Her arms are covered which was different compared to last year’s photo where she wore a sleeveless Michael Kors dress. The touch of pearls added the lady-like sophistication Michelle portrays in her seamless looks. She also donned a dress by Krakoff for the Swearing In Ceremony earlier in the year – wearing a blue dress and cardigan.
The dress Michelle wore in her released photograph was a collaboration between Reed Krakoff’s atelier and Michelle. Michelle’s decision to wear garb designed by American helmed labels, is conscious and all in hopes boosting American designer brand awareness. This is also a practice Kate Middleton participates in for our British counterparts. Hence the gorgeous Alexander McQueen wedding dress designed by Sara Burton.
Vogue At the White House
SPOTTED: a Vogue team entering the White House (with cameras and all) last Thursday. Is Michelle Obama set to feature in ANOTHER Vogue cover?! Rumors of Vogue’s presence in the White House has been confirmed by Mark Knoller, a CBS News White House Correspondent. The Huffington Post also reports that the President’s schedule had been cleared that day, which indicated that he will be part of the shoot as well.
Celebrity photographer Anna Leibovitz was also at the scene, who most likely would be working the shoot as she’s shot the First Lady’s first Vogue cover and has worked with the Obama family before.
We’re excited to see what Vogue has in store for us with these secret meetings with the President’s family! Stay tuned to find out!
Thom Browne to Receive Pratt Visionary Award
After garnering global fashion attention for designing Michelle Obama‘s coat-dress for Inauguration Day, American designer Thom Browne will now go on to receive the Pratt Visionary Award.
He will be honored on April 25th, at the Top of the Standard after a fashion show led by seniors from Pratt Institute.
Congratulations are in order for Thom Browne! This just may be his year!
INAUGURATION MONDAY RECAP
Last night, America’s first African American President, Barack Obama was sworn into oath for the second time. Annex presents to you Monday’s trending tweets, the Obama family fashion frenzy, and performers from the Ball!
The Fashion
In the morning, Lady Obama arrived at the steps of the Capital wearing a navy blue checked coat by Thom Browne, a bejeweled J.Crew belt and patent pumps, with a bangin’ new haircut and her daughters following behind also notably wearing J.Crew and Kate Spade coats. In a matter of minutes, the J.Crew belt had sold out online with explosive needs for her daughters’ outfits as well (which were all purchased off-the-rack)!
Four years ago, the vibrant Mrs. Obama had chosen a delightful white gown, created by young American fashion designer, Jason Wu, who rose to fame after the Ball.
And here we thought maybe, just maybe, she might go WOO! (Wu) again! Annnd last night, our lovely First Lady made her fashionable appearance in a ruby red custom made halter gown with velvet accents by Jason Wu during the Inauguration Ball!
The Performers
Beyonce performed a flawless rendition of our National Anthem, Alicia Keys sang her own cover of “Girl on Fire” with the lyrics changed to “Obama’s on Fire,” and Jennifer Hudson sang an Al Green cover as the couple danced on stage. Many more flawless performances by renown artists were made throughout the day.
Here’s the full list (provided by Fox News Insider):
Commander-in-Chief’s Ball
Dan Moose (DJ)
Alicia Keys
Brad Paisley
Chris Cornell
Jamie Foxx
Jennifer Hudson
Marc Anthony
The Inaugural Ball, Halls A, B & C
D-Nice (DJ)
Alicia Keys
Brad Paisley
FUN.
Glee cast
John Legend
Maná
Soundgarden
Stevie Wonder
The Inaugural Ball, Halls D & E
Katy Perry
Black Violin
Far East Movement
Smokey Robinson
Usher
The Tweets
1.1 million inauguration related tweets were updated on Monday compared to the 82,000, during the President’s first inauguration!
Twitter reported that tweets peaked while Obama stated that “We cannot mistake absolutism for principle, or substitute spectacle for politics, or treat name-calling as reasoned debate.”
And that’s a wrap! We hope that the next four years will be a four years of progression and change for our country. Fight on Obama!
Who Will Michelle Obama Wear on Inauguration Day?
Inauguration Day is fast approaching and we fashion people anticipate the ever so tasteful First Lady’s gown for the Inauguration Ball. Here’s our TOP 5 picks for the lovely Michelle Obama!
All eyes will be on our First Lady who’s sometimes risque and often times strays from conservative styles. Will she dawn in Jason Wu once again or will she surprise us all with a sultry sheer dress? Find out Monday at the Inauguration of President Barack Obama’s second term of presidency!
These were our picks, tell us what you think! Yeay or nay?
