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18 sty 2017 · From Jacqueline Kennedy's timeless white cape to Michelle Obama's Jason Wu ensembles, here's a look back at the most memorable inauguration gowns in history.
20 sty 2021 · The inaugural ball gown was once again designed by Jason Wu. This time, he chose a fiery red color for a silk chiffon halter dress that moved beautifully around the stage as Michelle and...
The collection includes ready-to-wear and couture garments from high-end fashion designers including Alexander McQueen, Atelier Versace, Tom Ford, Jason Wu, Isabel Toledo, and Naeem Khan. The artifact depicted here is Ruby Evening Gown (FL2013.23.1), worn by the First Lady at the 2013 Inaugural Ball.
22 sty 2013 · Four years later in 2013, at the Obamas' second and final inauguration, Michelle again chose to wear a Jason Wu creation: a long halter-neck ruby chiffon custom gown with velvet details and an armful of sparkly bangles.
18 sty 2013 · Belles of the Ball: An Insider’s Look at Inaugural Gowns. As the fashion industry speculates about what Michelle Obama will wear this Monday, we look back at other memorable inauguration...
21 sty 2013 · Michelle Obama once again wowed in Jason Wu at the second inaugural ball for husband Barack, this time a velvet and chiffon halter gown in a striking shade of scarlet.
8 mar 2010 · Among the dresses displayed in the exhibition’s first gallery are Martha Washington’s silk taffeta gown, Grace Coolidge’s flapper-style evening dress and Helen Taft’s 1909 inaugural ball gown—the first to be presented to the Smithsonian by a first lady.
