louder than words
Michelle Obama was the right
(wo)man for the job to influence
the political scene through her
clothing. As she entered the public
eye, the former First Lady donned
a one-shouldered white dress to
her first Inauguration Ball in 2009.
Instantly becoming a symbol of
power-dressing, Mrs. Obama was
catapulted to fashion icon status in
a matter of hours. With the colour
white representing new beginnings,
purity and hope, her choice of outfit
encompassed all that formed the
main message behind her husband’s
presidential campaign.
Conforming to a tradition that Brides
wear white on their wedding day,
Michelle looked a picture of class
and radiance as she entered a new
and exciting chapter of her new
life. It’s no coincidence that Obama
picked a white chiffon gown created
by unknown designer Jason Wu,
then only 26 years old. Acting as
a vessel to promote and support
the aspiring youth of America, she
brought a glimmer of hope to all
young people with high aspirations
that their big break is possible.
A pioneer for Fashion, Style and
Hope, Obama introduces fashion
to a political scene and broke free
from a long-lasting stereotype
that America’s First Lady hold’s
little political ideology or influence
and paved the way for women
empowerment. Her clothes became
the ultimate testimony of a fashion
statement that will be a leading
example for many generations to
come.
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