A Little Taste of Wonderland: Mrs. Obama

On January 20th President elect Barack Obama will be inaugurated. American designers are fighting to dress Michelle Obama for the day festivities and more importantly the Ball at night. The American fashion industry hasn't had an opportunity this big since the Camelot days in 1961. For the big designers dressing Michelle may be a little more challenging than that of Jackie O. Throughout the campaign she has avoided all major names sans Narciso Rodriguez on November 4th. She supports local designers like Chicago's Maria Pinto. Up and coming designers like Thakoon and Jason Woo and cost-conscious labels Donna Ricco and J. Crew. Here are a few sketches from the big guns courtesy of wwd check em out! : )