The Inauguration Gowns that Never Were

The Fashion Cult — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:41:25 +0000

Though relatively nubile designer Jason Wu won the honor of having First Lady Michelle Obama wear his work on inauguration night, many designers were clamoring for dress the emerging style icon.

Have a look at some of the best (and best known) designers that Mrs. Obama had to choose from.

Diane Von Furstenberg & Elie Tahari

Some designers even sketched for Sasha and Malia

Oscar De La Renta & Isaac Mizrahi

Continue for more sketches

Monique L’huillier

Peter Som

Tracy Reese

Christian Lacroix

Betsey Johnson

Michael Kors

Nicole Miller

Chanel

Carolina Herrera

Christian Lacroix

Photos: Honeymag.com

Jason Wu Spring 2009

The Fashion Cult — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 01:51:19 +0000

Designer Jason Wu’s name enjoyed a decidedly sharp spike in search popularity this week. The young clothier had the immaculate privilege of dressing our new First Lady, Michelle Obama for her night of the many inauguration balls.

I wonder how many department stores just placed (or upped) their orders for Wu’s fresh and flowy Spring ’09 offerings. Luckily, the line is plenty deserving and scores an impressive 8/10. Here’s a few Cult picks:

Mrs. Obama’s choice of Wu for what must of been a magical evening is right on target with her record for style that’s is somehow classic and modern all at once, just like she did on her birthday during the pre-inaugural Whistle Stop Tour:

And again in a Tracy Feith dress the day after the inauguration at the National Prayer Service:

Ehem… this article is about Jason Wu… but who can resist the yummy voyeurism that are “behind the scenes” photos. Lovely:

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The Inauguration Gowns that Never Were

Jason Wu Spring 2009