The fashion world is mourning the imminent departure of Michelle Obama from the White House, and whose farewell ends one of the most marvelous eras in First Lady style.
After all, the Obama White House has done more for luxury designers than any other in living memory. The First Lady’s elegant tailoring, refined accessories and modest eveningwear paid attention to the potent symbolism Obama has consistently strived to emulate during her husband’s presidency.
For the past eight years, she has been hard at work, solidifying her legacy as an advocate for the arts, education, and nutrition. To commemorate Obama’s retirement as First Lady, MOJEH looks back on some of her most spectacular looks.