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Michelle Obama to Unravel Her Sartorial Messaging in ‘The Look’

Michelle Obama to Unravel Her Sartorial Messaging in ‘The Look’

The former first lady announces her forthcoming book, which will shed light on her fashion choices in and out of the White House.

Jun 07, 2025
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama, in a departure from politics and well-being, will shift the focus to her personal style evolution in a new book to be published this fall.

Obama made the announcement on her social media this week that The Crown Publishing Group will release her book The Look on November 4 and it will feature more than 200 photographs including never-before-published images.

“During our family’s time in the White House, the way I looked was constantly being dissected—what I wore, how my hair was styled. For a while now, I’ve been wanting to reclaim more of that story, to share it in my own way. I’m thankful to be at a stage in life where I feel comfortable expressing myself freely—wearing what I love and doing what feels true to me. And I’m excited to share some of what I’ve learned along the way,” Obama said on her social media.

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United States first ladies have been endlessly assessed by their sartorial choices—a criticism that they are often evaluated by their style ove…

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