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NBC News
16 hours ago
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- NBC News
Michelle Obama looks to ‘reclaim' her White House style with new book
Michelle Obama is giving fans a glimpse at 'The Look,' her new book coming out in the fall. In the book, she reflects about how her appearance during her time in the White House was 'constantly being dissected' and aims to 'reclaim more of that story' for herself. The former first lady, whose memoir 'Becoming' was a bestseller in 2018, announced on Instagram on June 5 that her new book will be released on November 4. 'The Look' is her first book since her 2022 bestseller, 'The Light We Carry.' '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. '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.' Obama, 61, wrote that 'The Look' is 'a reflection on my lifelong journey with fashion, hair and beauty.' 'Inside, you'll find some of the outfits that have meant the most to me, but more importantly, the moments that I lived through in them — big and small, personal and political, historic and ordinary — that were as memorable as the clothes themselves,' she continued. The former first lady is also sharing the stories of her stylist, makeup artist and hairstylists who helped shape her appearance during her time in the White House. 'The Look is about more than fashion,' she wrote. 'It's about confidence. It's about identity. It's about the power of authenticity. 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 also been opening up about her time as first lady and its aftermath on her podcast with her brother, 'IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson,' and appearances on other podcasts.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- 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
USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Michelle Obama to publish new book 'The Look' this fall and 'reclaim' fashion story
Michelle Obama to publish new book 'The Look' this fall and 'reclaim' fashion story Michelle Obama is adding another book to her author byline, this time with photos of some of her most iconic fashion moments over the years. 'The Look' will feature over 200 never-before-published images of Obama, accompanied by writing about her style evolution. Obama is also the author of memoirs "Becoming" and 'The Light We Carry,' both of which topped USA TODAY's Best-selling Booklist. 'The Look,' out Nov. 4 from Penguin Random House, is Obama's opportunity to 'reclaim' her fashion story after years of criticism over her appearance during her time in the White House. Penguin Random House Audio will simultaneously release an audiobook edition, read by Obama herself. 'This book is a celebration of fashion, but more importantly, I hope it is a celebration of confidence, identity, and authenticity, and an inspiration to think deeply about how we choose to define style and beauty,' Obama writes in the introduction. Michelle Obama's new book 'The Look' to publish in November 'The Look' will also include perspectives from Obama's stylist, makeup artist, hairstylists and longtime designers to bring readers a peek behind the curtain at how her most memorable looks were crafted. First ladies' fashion choices capture public attention, but criticism of Obama was often racially charged. In 2022, Obama shared that she wanted to wear braids during her tenure but decided not to because Americans were 'not ready' and she preferred the focus be on the Obama administration's policies, not her hairstyle. Obama was also ridiculed for wearing a sleeveless dress for her first official portrait, though Jacqueline Kennedy sported the same look during her time in the White House without backlash. 'I'm grateful that I've reached the stage in my life where I feel empowered and free to do what I want and wear what I want,' Obama writes in 'The Look,' according to a press release from the publisher. 'During our years in the White House, people were constantly commenting on my looks and dissecting my clothing choices. That's part of why I decided to write this book now: it's time for me to reclaim my story – what fashion and beauty mean to me – in my own words.' Bill Clinton talks new thriller: Key White House details in murderous new book Clare Mulroy is USA TODAY's Books Reporter, where she covers buzzy releases, chats with authors and dives into the culture of reading. Find her on Instagram, subscribe to our weekly Books newsletter or tell her what you're reading at cmulroy@
San Francisco Chronicle
a day ago
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- 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.'
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
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.'
