Elements of Style: "First Lady of Style" | Videofashion Library

In this episode of Videofashion's Elements of Style: When President Barack Obama took office in January 2009, the world tuned-in to watch the historic event, but many also were curious to see what his fashion-forward wife, Michelle, would be wearing. In this issue of Elements of Style, we explore Michelle Obama’s wardrobe and look at designers she includes in it. Get to know Jason Wu, the young designer who created the First Lady’s Inaugural ball gown, and go behind the scenes at a fitting for his resort collection. French-born designer Sophie Theallet invites us to her Brooklyn studio to talk about the Obama effect. Explore the careers of White House favorites and iconic American designers, Isaac Mizrahi and Michael Kors, then find out why the First Lady loves the sleek, architectural designs by Narciso Rodriguez. Plus, visit the Fashion Institute of Technology’s exhibition of Isabel Toledo’s celebrated creations, including the ensemble Michelle Obama made famous at her husband’s inauguration. Elements of Style Vol. 3#11 "First Lady of Style" Videofashion is the #1 source for fashion video — since 1976! We are home to the world's largest privately-owned archive of fashion video, spanning five decades. If you are a documentarian or archivist looking for fashion footage/video, contact us today to find out how you can take advantage of the world's largest archive of fashion news video. Contact us at ► www.videofashion.com/contact Visit our website at ► www.videofashion.co