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January 21, 2021

Michelle Obama’s hair stylist flooded with appointment requests following inauguration

"I am so grateful for all the love, mentions, tags and memes," Obama's 10-year hair whiz, a "truly humbled" Yene…
Joe Biden Sworn In As 46th President Of The United States At U.S. Capitol Inauguration Ceremony
January 20, 2021

Black Twitter can’t get enough of Michelle Obama’s inauguration look

Black Twitter can't get enough of Michelle Obama's inauguration look. Her ensemble was created by Black designer, Sergio Hudson.
April 28, 2013

First lady Michelle Obama wows at White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner

SLIDESHOW ; First lady Michelle Obama wowed, giving great glamour in black, at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner held…
March 14, 2013

First lady Michelle Obama's second Vogue cover sparks backlash over April 2013 image

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama is making her second Vogue cover appearance for the publication's April 2013 issue…
February 14, 2013

Michelle Obama's selection of Jason Wu dress for State of the Union causes stir: Is he the first lady's favorite?

Michelle Obama's selection of a Jason Wu dress for attending President Obama's State of the Union address has caused quite…
January 23, 2013

First lady wears Naeem Khan to National Prayer Service

President Barack H. Obama started his first day in his second term of office at the National Prayer Service held…
January 21, 2013

What should Michelle Obama wear to the inaugural balls?

SLIDESHOW - After also wowing style watchers yet again with her perpetually newsworthy bangs, the inevitable question immediately arises: What…
January 17, 2013

First lady Michelle Obama debuts hairstyle with bangs on new Twitter account

theGRIO REPORT - One of the first tweets from Mrs. Obama's new account is already garnering attention....
January 15, 2013

theGrio’s 100: Laura Smalls, designer who dresses the first lady

theGRIO's 100 - Michelle Obama has brought national attention to black designer Laura Smalls, who is known among the fashionable…
January 7, 2013

Michelle Obama’s Tracy Reese dress from Democratic National Convention now available

SLIDESHOW - A version of the floral jacquard print dress is now available on the Tracy Reese web site and…
December 31, 2012

Michelle Obama Style: First lady Michelle Obama's 10 best looks of 2012

SLIDESHOW - These, first lady Michelle Obama's 10 best looks of 2012, capture the innovative spirit, iconic taste, centered presence,…
December 28, 2012

Michelle Obama tries the neon trend with a splash of bright nail polish

Michelle Obama tried the neon trend with a splash of bright toe nail polish while on her Christmas vacation. Her…
December 27, 2012

'A Salute to Michelle Obama': Essence magazine commemorates Michelle Obama's life in new book

The editors at Essence magazine have been hard at work this fall on a new tome that celebrates first lady…
December 3, 2012

Michelle Obama wows in gold lamé chiffon gown for Kennedy Center Honors

SLIDESHOW - She wore a 'Michael Kors gold lamé chiffon encrusted shoulder gown from the Resort 2013 collection,' according to…
December 3, 2012

Overnight, Michelle Obama made black designer Laura Smalls a name to know

It was the historic year that President Obama was elected the first African-American president of the United States that Smalls…
November 28, 2012

What's next for first lady Michelle Obama?

theGRIO REPORT - What will the legacy of first lady Michelle Obama be? Will she be remembered for her health…
November 14, 2012

The Obama family's style evolution

SLIDESHOW - Comprised of rich colors, fun prints, and traditional American cuts, the first family's style has undergone an evolution…
November 7, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama re-wears Michael Kors dress for election night

The first lady kept it simple in a burgundy dress by American designer Michael Kors paired with a bolero sweater.
October 23, 2012

Michelle Obama Debate Dress: Michelle Obama makes big hit at third debate in Thom Browne dress repeat

First lady Michelle Obama made a big hit at third presidential debate last night in Boca Raton, Florida. Donning a…
October 17, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama and Ann Romney wear matching 'pepto-pink' looks to second presidential debate

First lady Michelle Obama wore a 'pepto-pink' suit -- as it was described by style watchers on Twitter -- to…