• Style
  • Women
  • Huff/Post50
  • Weddings
  • HealthyLiving
  • Divorce
  • Parents
  • Sign In / Register
  • stylelist home
  • huffpost style
  • FASHION
    • Departments

      Fashion News Fashion Features Fashion Trends Designers Models Accessories
      In The Market For Intern Diaries Step Into My Office Object of My Affection Stylelist Network Stories

      Featured

      Can You Guess The Child Model's Famous Aunt? Can You Guess The Child Model's Famous Aunt?
      Vintage-Obsessed Blogger Shares 18 Recent Finds Vintage-Obsessed Blogger Shares 18 Recent Finds
      Pinterest Cracks Down On Thinspirational Images Pinterest Cracks Down On Thinspirational Images
  • BEAUTY
    • Departments

      Beauty Basics Beauty News Beauty Features Beauty Trends Uptown Downtown Makeup Healthy Beautiful You
      Skin & Body Fragrance Nails Facetime The Unexpected Icon

      Featured

      Do You Use A Facespray Like This Yoga Instructor? Do You Use A Facespray Like This Yoga Instructor?
      Morgan Spurlock Waxes Philosophical On Mantyhose & Manscaping Morgan Spurlock Waxes Philosophical On Mantyhose & Manscaping
      PHOTOS: Cameron Diaz's Life In 54 Looks PHOTOS: Cameron Diaz's Life In 54 Looks
  • HAIR
    • Departments

      Hair Trends Hair How To

      Featured

      The Hair Doctor Is in: Consultation Is Key The Hair Doctor Is in: Consultation Is Key
      Guess Which Beauty Treatment She Gave The President Guess Which Beauty Treatment She Gave The President
      Can Pink Hair Look Sophisticated? Can Pink Hair Look Sophisticated?
  • CELEBRITY
    • Departments

      Style Evolution Look Of The Day Uptown|Downtown A Look Back

      Featured

      How Donna Summer Helped Me Through College How Donna Summer Helped Me Through College
      PHOTOS: Cameron Diaz's Life In 54 Looks PHOTOS: Cameron Diaz's Life In 54 Looks
      PHOTOS: 27 Stars Who Look More Beautiful Without Makeup PHOTOS: 27 Stars Who Look More Beautiful Without Makeup
  • CULTURE
    • Departments

      Art & Design Film Music Books & Magazines

      Featured

      How Long Does It Take To Become Mrs. Don Draper? How Long Does It Take To Become Mrs. Don Draper?
      5 Things This Hot New Musician Can't Live Without 5 Things This Hot New Musician Can't Live Without
      PHOTOS: SXSW Street Style PHOTOS: SXSW Street Style
  • FASHION WEEK
    • Departments

      Fashion Week Spring 2012 Fashion Week Fall 2012

      Featured

      Fashion Intern Tells All From Behind The Scenes At Two British Magazines Fashion Intern Tells All From Behind The Scenes At Two British Magazines
      Prada's Take On Ombre Prada's Take On Ombre
      The Intern Diaries: Behind The Scenes At A British Magazine The Intern Diaries: Behind The Scenes At A British Magazine
  • VIDEO
  • STYLELIST NETWORK

Michelle Obama Donating Jason Wu Inaugural Gown to Smithsonian

by Lesley Kennedy (Subscribe to Lesley Kennedy's posts)
Posted Mar 5th 2010 at 2:34PM  
0 Comments
Share
michelle obama inauguration dress jason wu

A piece of fashion art. Photo: Stan Honda, AFP/Getty Images

If you thought Michelle Obama's inauguration gown was museum quality, you'll appreciate the artistry in this: Jason Wu's one-shouldered organza and chiffon dress is headed to the Smithsonian.

A representative for the Smithsonian Natural Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. tells StyleList that Mrs. O will present the dress, along with the shoes [Jimmy Choo] and jewelery [Loree Rodkin] she wore to the inaugural celebrations, on March 9.

The pieces, we're told, will be part of a new gallery called 'First Ladies Debut,' which will include 11 gowns worn by first ladies -- from Mamie Eisenhower to Michelle Obama.

Viewing of the Obama gown will be open to the public beginning March 10.

Part of the ongoing First Ladies at the Smithsonian exhibit, the gallery is displaying dresses, portraits, china and personal items from the likes of Jackie Kennedy, Grace Coolidge, Eleanor Roosevelt and more.

Young designer Wu will find his gown in good company: Other designers of inaugural gowns include Oscar de la Renta [Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush], James Galanos [Nancy Reagan] and Arnold Scaasi [Barbara Bush].

Let's just hope Jason Wu's fashion career fares better than that of Obama fave Maria Pinto, who recently closed her Chicago boutique.For some reason, we're not worried.
Read All Comments
Filed under: News
Tags: barbara bush, first ladies, first lady, hillary clinton, inaugural gown, jason wu, laura bush, michelle obama, nancy reagan, smithsonian
Share

Style Around the Web

ImaxTree

ImaxTree

  • Make Up Tips For Girls With Glasses - Refinery29
  • How Celebs Work Red Into Their Wardrobe - FabSugar
  • Celebrity Wardrobe Malfunctions - The Daily Beast
  • Deodorants that Actually Work - Daily Candy
  • Would You Wear Long-Sleeve Shirts As Skirts? - The Frisky
  • Tricks That Guarantee Gorgeous Hair - Daily Makeover
  • Celebs Have Us Seeing Stars - People Style Watch

Related Videos

by 5min
  • Stylelist Interview With Chrissy Tiegen Stylelist Interview With Chrissy Tiegen Play Stylelist catches up with model Chrissy Tiegen during NYC's Fall Fashion Week
  • Stylelist - Olympics Outfits in 2010 Vancouver Fashion Week Stylelist - Olympics Outfits in 2010 Vancouver Fashion Week Play Stylelist's Fabiola Beracasa goes fab on the street in Vancouver Fashion Week 2010 to learn how stylish the newly released Olympics outfits were.
  • Vivian Gets a Mom Makeover from StyleList Vivian Gets a Mom Makeover from StyleList Play Vivian talks to Sam Saboura about why she thinks her kids nominated her for a makeover. Then Chris Megia, Jenna Lee and Sam Saboura work together on Vivian's new look.
  • Tami Gets a Mom Makeover from StyleList Tami Gets a Mom Makeover from StyleList Play Tami talks to Sam Saboura about why she thinks her kids nominated her for a makeover. Then Chaz Dean, Jenna Lee and Sam Saboura work together on Tami's new look.
 
ADD A COMMENT
  • NEW USER
  • RETURNING USERS
  • AOL/AIM USERS

Got something to say? Say it!

Simply enter your name and e-mail address, and you'll receive an email confirming your comment and issuing you a password. Use that password, and you're good to go.

If you already have an AOL/AIM screenname, log in under the other tabs.

Happy commenting, and keep it classy.

Members enter your username and password.

Enter your AOL or AIM screenname and password.

ADVERTISEMENT

STAY IN THE LOOP!

Most Popular

 
 
PHOTOS: 27 Swimsuit Style Icons From The '40s To Today
Like

49

Lingerie Worker Claims She Was Fired For Being 'Too Hot'
Like

224

PHOTOS: Naomi Campbell's Long Hair Love Affair
Like

51

Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet 2012 (PHOTOS)
Like

81

'Undercover Boss': 5 Most Gripping Moments From Season 3
Like

17

Get Pattie Boyd's Mod Look
Like

8

Why Facebook's Falling Share Price Really Doesn't Matter
Like

253

Peter Jones Dead: Crowded House Drummer Dies of Brain Cancer at 45
Like

705

The SPF Level You Should Actually Be Wearing
Like

39

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan: A Romantic Facebook Timeline
Like

194

Facebook's IPO Debacle, Day 3: Un-Friended and Dis-Liked on Wall Street
Like

563

Look Of The Day: Eva Mendes Is All Rosy
Like

11

Vet Saves His Own Cat's Life After Car Accident
Like

253

After 37 Years, 'Neighbors From Hell' May Finally Face Eviction
Like

60

When Sarah Ferguson Was Hip
Like

5

Ronald Reagan's Blood Is for Sale
Like

67

PHOTOS: This Weekend In Manicures
Like

24

Goldie Hawn Looking Fierce In Leopard
Like

1

PHOTOS: Monochrome, Not Mistake
Like

4

11 Pool-Proof Jewelry For Summer Fun
Like

5

Sarah Leon: PHOTOS: Why I Still Wear My Prom Dress
Like

63

Hot on Facebook

 
 
sarah-leon: PHOTOS: Why I Still Wear My Prom Dress
WATCH: A Surprisingly Gorgeous Rainy Day Hair Fix
13 Reasons Why You Don't Need To Dread Swimsuit Season
When Sarah Ferguson Was Hip
PHOTOS: Here's What Tilda Swinton Looks Like In Makeup
PHOTOS: 27 Swimsuit Style Icons From The '40s To Today

MORE ON Stylelist

At Home Beauty
Beauty Basics 8 Natural Beauty Treatments That Are In Your Kitchen Right Now
Eclectic Decor Tips
Design Eclectic Home Decor Ideas
My Style Pill
Stylelist Network How To Wear White On Brights: From The Stylelist Network
Broken Pyrex
Clean Home Why Your Pyrex Suddenly Shattered...And How To Clean It Up (PHOTOS)
Organizing Tips
Know-How Storage And Organizing Ideas Are Budget Friendly To The Max
Lace Socklets
DIY Craft Of The Day: Make These Lace Socklets

SITES WE LOVE

Summer DIY Obsession: The Easiest Decor Upgrade We've Ever Seen

Après Ski Apeases Our Sweet Tooth With Its Spring Lookbook

Photog Corey Tenold Shows Off His (Major) Shutter Skills

See Priscilla Chan's Unusual Wedding Ring

Kate Middleton's Workout Routine Revealed

8 Foods That Can Be Used As Beauty Products

Tomorrow’s Events and Sales: Discounts at Jill Stuart; Up to 50 Percent Off at Sandro

Georgia May Jagger Is the New Face of Material Girl

Iris Apfel Scheduled to Say More Fascinating Things at Sotheby’s Next Week

Balmy Bag: Dries Van Noten Clutch

Lip Lock: BITE Beauty Line & Define Lip Primer

Bright Buys: 10 Colorful Catches

Stylish Starlets Amp Up the Cannes Glamour on Day Eight - See Every Look Thus Far!

Link Time: The Great Gatsby Trailer Is Pretty Amazing - Flapper Style, Kanye West, and More

20 Totes to Take You to the Beach and Beyond (With Everything You Need in Tow) - All Under $100

Priscilla Chan’s Wedding Secret

Mozart Meets the Future

‘Don Giovanni’ on Steroids

EVEN MORE ON Stylelist

Hair Highlights
Inspiration
Design Destinations
Gardening and Landscapes
Home Design
DIY STYLE
Beauty
Home Products
Minute Makeover
 
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Trademarks
  • Advertise
  • About Our Ads
  • Get AOL
 
 
© 2012 AOL Inc. All Rights Reserved