Michelle Obama – the first lady of fashion

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First Lady Michelle Obama is called the first lady of fashion and she was honored on Monday night June 15th, 2009 at the annual who’s-who in the fashion world gala at Lincoln Center in New York by the Council of Fashion Designers of America with a Board of Directors Special Tribute for her contributions to the industry.
“Her meteoric rise in the world of fashion has echoed her husband in the world of politics,” said council President Diane von Furstenberg.
Dian von Furstenberg said that Michelle Obama had a unique look that balanced the duality of her lives’ in her roles as adviser to her husband, President Barack Obama, and mother to their two daughters.
Although she was not able to attend the awards gala, her presence was felt. She accepted her award via a pre-taped video speech.
“This past year has been an extraordinary time for me,” Obama said. “On behalf of women everywhere, I want to thank you for making fashion liberating, inspiring, but most of all, fun.”
Many celebrities in the fields of film, fashion, music… also joined the event, to honor the individuals and organizations who had a great contribution to the American fashion, including Blake Lively, Kerry Washington, Ashley Olsen, Claire Danes and Heidi Klum.
Jason Wu, who made her inaugural ball gown, and Thakoon Panichgul, whom she has worn several times were nominated for the coveted Swarovski Emerging Talent Award (the prize went to risktaker Alexander Wang).
And Narcisco Rodriguez, designer of the mixed-reviewed red and black number she wore on election night, was a nominee for Womenswear Designer of the Year.
And Narciso Rodriguez, whose creations are in constant rotation in Obama’s closet, was a nominee for Womenswear Designer of the Year – the night’s biggest honor.
(From the blog http://whiteobama.wordpress.com/2009/07/02/michell...)