It is forward thinking and she is comfortable. — -- She's the designer behind the dress. Get push notifications with news, features and more. By Dominating the composition is Mrs. Obama’s monumental dress. “This is the biggest honor as a designer - as an American!” exclaimed Smith when ABC News contacted her as she walked the aisles of a Paris trade show. Smith then sent the dress and hoped it would be selected. The designer behind Michelle Obama’s official portrait dress Secret Service escorts Trump from briefing room after shooting outside White HouseMnuchin says new federal jobless aid will be available from states within 2 weeksRiot swiftly declared for Portland protest at union buildingAt the ceremony on Monday, portraits of the former president, by artist Kehinde Wiley, and first lady, by artist Amy Sherald, were finally revealed.A final sketch of the dress designed by Michelle Smith and worn by Michelle Obama in her portrait for the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, painted by artist Amy Sherald.
She countered any perception the dress was high-fashion.

The dress speaks to the confidence, warmth and realness of Michelle Obama.

The former First Lady wore a …

The fabric is a simple cut, cotton poplin, utilitarian, spartan fabric.” I hope it instills them to know that they can do this too,” Smith said. "It is a people’s fabric. The former First Lady wore one of her favorite designers in her official portrait for the National Portrait Gallery

The dress has pockets. "It is a legacy," Smith said. The dress speaks to her in that she is modern, clean, and forward thinking.” Her fall 2018 collection that debuted last week was inspired, she said, by "love, inclusiveness and the desire for equality."

People.com Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. The MILLY collection epitomizes bold, advanced contemporary fashion with a feminine edge - and it's a brand Michelle Obama frequently wears.
Designed by Michelle Smith, for her label Milly, and selected for the portrait by Mrs. Obama, Sherald, and Mrs. Obama’s stylist, the dress is symbolic, referencing the former first lady’s modernity and approachability. Of course!” and sent some solid color designs. Luckily, Smith said, she already had Michelle Obama’s measurements and modified the dress at long distance - primarily by closing the back. It's looked — and felt — like a whole different world as we've been social distancing and attempting to keep each other safe People is on Community! “To imagine, I get to take my children to see the National Portrait Gallery and say 'Mommy made that dress'." Smith is no stranger to the political scene. About a year ago, Smith said, Meredith Koop, Obama’s stylist, contacted her asking if she would be interested in making a custom dress for the portrait. Six months later, Smith said, she received quiet confirmation that her dress had been chosen, but then got carried away in the hustle and bustle of finalizing the debut last week of her fall 2018 line and forgot the portrait was being revealed Monday. Barack and Michelle Obama made a rare public appearance in Washington D.C. Monday morning at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait GalleryThe halter dress with floor-length skirt was specifically designed by Milly designer Michelle Smith for Mrs. Obama’s portrait. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more.


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