Thu, Jan 22
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History this week begins collecting Obama items for its “First Ladies at the Smithsonian” permanent exhibition and is sending a letter to Mrs. Obama requesting both her Isabel Toledo and Jason Wu outfits from Inauguration Day — for starter...
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Mundo de la moda premia una nueva estrella: Michelle Obama 
source: Houston Chronicle
latercera.com TX Con su estilo rockero Alexander Wang venció a Jason Wu y Thakoon Panichgul, ambos favoritos de Obama, al ganar el premio Swarovski al diseñador prometedor de ropa para damas. Justin Giunta ganó el rubro de accesorios por Subversive Jewelry y Tim ... Al Día (Texas)
Published Tue, Jun 16
President Obama flooded with wedding invites 
source: Politico
DC First lady Michelle Obama generated a wedding trend all her own with the gown she wore to the inaugural balls. The Jason Wu one-shoulder white chiffon number could easily double for a wedding dress, sending brides and designers scrambling to create ...
Published Tue, Jun 16
Michelle Obama fashions a winner: First Lady gets special tribute 
source: New York Daily News
On behalf of women everywhere, I want to thank you for making fashion liberating, inspiring, but most of all, fun." Although Obama didn't make the trip to New York, her influence last night was palpable. Two of her favorite designers - Jason Wu, ...
Published Tue, Jun 16
Obama stock #3: Nordstrom (JWN) 
source: BloggingStocks
We saw the first signs of the "Obama effect" with the hype of her inauguration gown. The designer of that stunning dress was Jason Wu. I can imagine that many women looking to wear a stunning dress to their own special occasion might head to Nordstrom ...
Published Sun, Jun 14
Michelle Obama says 'no' to fur, what about leather? 
source: Examiner.com
Obama has however demonstrated questionable designer choices earlier this year for the inauguration night ball. That night she wore a dress by designer Jason Wu, a fur-enthusiast, who was in fact in the midst of developing a collection entirely devoted ...
Published Fri, Jun 12
How Obamas' date here in Pittsburgh might go 
source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette
PA Mrs. Obama wore capris while planting in the White House garden, but we have a hard time picturing her in polyester and platforms, given her fondness for the fashionable designs of Jason Wu and Isabel Toledo. Ditto for her husband because of his ...
Published Sun, Jun 7
Michelle Obama's Fashions On Exhibit And Six Famous Dresses 
source: Digital City
NY The designer's mid-career retrospective will be the first time that the sheath dress and matching coat are on public view. As if that's not enough praise, the inauguration ball gown by Jason Wu will also be shown at the Smithsonian. ...
Published Wed, Jun 3
Satine's Jeannie Lee on Recession-Proof Designers 
source: BlackBook Magazine
NY An, Lee's seen the fruits of the Obama effect too. “Jason Wu, for example—women used to come into the store, and they'd love his pieces, but they'd hedge. You know, oh, but it's so expensive ... Now, they call us, begging. We can't keep Jason Wu in ...
Published Wed, May 27