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Toronto Star
3 days ago
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- Toronto Star
Michelle Obama's ‘The Look' reflects on her fashion choices
NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama has a new book out this fall that offers a fresh take on her public life, a story not of politics but of fashion. Obama announced on social media Thursday that 'The Look' will be released Nov. 4 by the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House. With commentators ranging from Obama to stylist Meredith Koop to makeup artist Carl Ray, 'The Look' traces Obama's style choices throughout the rise of her husband, Barack Obama, to the presidency, and into their post-White House years.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Michelle Obama releasing style book after looks 'constantly dissected' in White House
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is releasing a book looking back at her favorite fashion and style moments over the years. Obama said she wanted to write the beauty book, titled "The Look," to "reclaim" her story after her looks were scrutinized during her time in the White House. "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," she wrote in an Instagram announcement. "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," she added. Michelle Obama Reveals Additional Reason She Skipped Trump's Inauguration The $50 book, to be released on November 4, features more than 200 photographs of the former first lady, including never-before-published images, according to publisher Crown Publishing Group. Read On The Fox News App Obama said the book will give readers a behind-the-scenes look at her most memorable looks and the meaningful moments that accompanied them. It will also introduce readers to her style team from over the years. "The Look is about more than fashion. It's about confidence. It's about identity. It's about the power of authenticity," Obama said in her social media announcement. "My hope is that this book sparks conversation and reflection about the ways we see ourselves — and the way our society defines beauty." Obama has spoken out before about her style being scrutinized during her time in the White House. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture During the book tour for her 2022 book, "The Light We Carry," Obama revealed that she straightened her hair while her husband Barack Obama was in office because she didn't feel Americans were ready to accept her natural hair. The American people were "just getting adjusted" to having a Black president and weren't "ready" to see the first lady's hair in braids, she believed, according to a report in The Washington Post. "Let me keep my hair straight," Obama said of her thoughts at the time. "Let's get healthcare passed." Michelle Obama Slams Divorce Rumors During Podcast Interview In April, Obama revealed that fashion was one reason she skipped President Donald Trump's second inauguration. "It started with not having anything to wear," Obama said on her podcast, "IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson." "I mean, I had affirmatively, cause I'm always prepared for any funeral, anything," Obama added. "I walk around with the right dress, I travel with clothes just in case something pops off. So I was like, if I'm not going to do this thing, I got to tell my team, I don't even want to have a dress ready, right? Because it's so easy to just say, let me do the right thing." Fox News' Rachel del Guidice contributed to this article source: Michelle Obama releasing style book after looks 'constantly dissected' in White House
New York Post
3 days ago
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- New York Post
Michelle Obama releasing style book after her looks were ‘constantly dissected' in White House
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is releasing a book looking back at her favorite fashion and style moments over the years. Obama said she wanted to write the beauty book, titled 'The Look,' to 'reclaim' her story after her looks were scrutinized during her time in the White House. '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,' she wrote in an Instagram announcement. '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,' she added. The $50 book, to be released on November 4, features more than 200 photographs of the former first lady, including never-before-published images, according to publisher Crown Publishing Group. 3 Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks ahead of the arrival of Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign rally at the Wings Event Center on October 26, 2024 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Getty Images 3 This cover image released by Crown Publishing shows 'Look' by Michelle Obama. AP Obama said the book will give readers a behind-the-scenes look at her most memorable looks and the meaningful moments that accompanied them. It will also introduce readers to her style team from over the years. 'The Look is about more than fashion. It's about confidence. It's about identity. It's about the power of authenticity,' Obama said in her social media announcement. 'My hope is that this book sparks conversation and reflection about the ways we see ourselves — and the way our society defines beauty.' Obama has spoken out before about her style being scrutinized during her time in the White House. 3 Former US President Barack Obama hugs his wife and former First Lady Michelle Obama after she introduced him on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024. AFP via Getty Images During the book tour for her 2022 book, 'The Light We Carry,' Obama revealed that she straightened her hair while her husband Barack Obama was in office because she didn't feel Americans were ready to accept her natural hair. The American people were 'just getting adjusted' to having a Black president and weren't 'ready' to see the first lady's hair in braids, she believed, according to a report in The Washington Post. 'Let me keep my hair straight,' Obama said of her thoughts at the time. 'Let's get healthcare passed.'
The Hill
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hill
Michelle Obama to release style book to spotlight ‘the way our society defines beauty'
Michelle Obama is releasing a book focused on fashion and style that she says is an attempt to ignite a conversation about 'the way our society defines beauty.' '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,' the former first lady said in a Thursday Instagram post. 'For a while now, I've been wanting to reclaim more of that story, to share it in my own way,' Obama, 61, said, announcing the release of 'The Look.' The $50 book, poised to be published on Nov. 4, is 'a reflection on my lifelong journey with fashion, hair, and beauty,' she said. 'The Look' will include 'more than 200 photographs, including never-before-published images,' according to publisher Crown Publishing Group. It will also feature insights from some of Obama's longtime glam squad, including makeup artist Carl Ray, fashion designers, hairstylists Yene Damtew and Njeri Radway and stylist Meredith Koop. '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 in her social media post. The 'Becoming' author has spoken out before about scrutiny she faced over her appearance and sartorial choices as the first Black woman to be first lady. In 2018, Obama said she intentionally waited until she left the White House to wear her hair in braids. 'The code of ethics at a workplace, as Black women we deal with it, the whole thing about do you show up with your natural hair?' she said at the time. In the announcement about her book, Obama said the project was 'about more than fashion.' 'It's about confidence. It's about identity. It's about the power of authenticity,' she said.
San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Michelle Obama's 'The Look' reflects on her fashion choices
NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama has a new book out this fall that offers a fresh take on her public life, a story not of politics but of fashion. Obama announced on social media Thursday that 'The Look' will be released Nov. 4 by the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House. With commentators ranging from Obama to stylist Meredith Koop to makeup artist Carl Ray, 'The Look' traces Obama's style choices throughout the rise of her husband, Barack Obama, to the presidency, and into their post-White House years. During her eight years as first lady, fashionistas praised her for everything from her cardigan sweaters to her sleeveless dresses to her favoring ballet flats over high heels. '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,' Michelle Obama wrote Thursday, calling her book 'a reflection on my lifelong journey with fashion, hair and beauty.' 'The Look,' illustrated with more than 200 photographs, has a hardcover list price of $50. Obama's previous books include 'Becoming,' one of the bestselling political memoirs in history, and 'The Light We Carry.'
