Michelle Obama’s Rare Red Carpet Appearance
Tiya Antony
Fashion News Editor
Michelle Obama, former first lady, is not usually seen on red carpets but is always praised for her fashion choices during public appearances. The Albies awards was created by George and Amal Clooney. The 2024 Albies occurred in New York City with many celebrities in attendance, including Michelle Obama making a rare red-carpet appearance.
The Albies were created as a way to spread the message about justice defenders across the world and honor them for their bravery and devotion in their fight for justice.
Michelle Obama wore a custom Atelier Versace suit. The suit featured various sized gold safety pins interwoven down the lapel. The monochrome outfit featured double-breasted blazer and wide leg trousers. The outfit was simple and elegant, with soft shoulders and pointed black heels. The gold accents from the safety pins were accentuated with the gold earrings and gold rings that were paired with the outfit. The simplicity of the outfit could be a meaningful gesture from the former first lady to take the spotlight away from herself and onto the honored justice defenders.
Amal Clooney, one of the founders of the Albie awards, was also pictured in a custom Atelier Versace dress. Clooney and Obama were pictured together in their matching brand outfits during the event and at the red carpet.
This isn’t the first time Obama wore a Versace piece. For her final state dinner as First Lady in 2016, she wore a rose gold Atelier Versace gown. Michelle Obama has always been noted for her confidence and professionalism, especially through her bold fashion statements. Many people look to her style choices as inspiration because she always dresses the best and appropriately for the occasion. Obama has stated that she is not a fashion expert but loves having her own style, such as loving flats.
Michelle Obama was styled by Meredith Koop, who also helped Obama with her Democratic National Convention look this year. The DNC outfit was widely talked about online where she wore a Monse suit. The suit featured a crisscross necklace and was sleeveless. Obama has frequently worn outfits from Monse due to her connection to Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia. They are both the founders of Monse and are the creative directors at Oscar de La Renta. Obama’s suit outfits are notable on social media and could become an upcoming fashion trend as suits have an elegant but contemporary look. Suits can be designed in various ways in order to add a personal touch and give off a confident impression just like Michelle Obama’s style.
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