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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Advertisement Democracy Dies in Darkness StyleFashion Arts & Entertainments Power The Media Of Interest StyleFashion Arts & Entertainments Power The Media Of Interest MICHELLE OBAMA’S SLEEVELESS MONSE OUTFIT SETS DNC ABUZZ The former first lady chose the NYC label, founded by two young designers known for their modern spins on classic tailoring. 2 min 119 Key takeaways Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. * Michelle Obama wears Monse navy suit at DNC * Styled by Meredith Koop, paired with Jimmy Choo heels * Outfit praised for "futuristic flair" and "power suit" Did our AI help? Share your thoughts. Former president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama onstage during the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post) By Shane O’Neill August 21, 2024 at 11:44 a.m. EDT Michelle Obama took to the Democratic National Convention stage on Tuesday night wearing a navy suit by the New York City-based brand Monse. Skip to end of carousel THE STYLE SECTION Style is where The Washington Post explains what’s happening on the front lines of culture — including the arts, media, social trends, politics and yes, fashion — with wit, personality and deep reporting. For more Style stories, click here. To subscribe to the Style Memo newsletter, click here. End of carousel The belted sleeveless tunic showed off Obama’s signature arms and featured a wrapped collar fashioned from its lapels, paired with slightly flooded pants and kitten heels by Jimmy Choo. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post You can cancel anytime. Subscribe It was one of the more subdued looks from Monse’s Resort 2025 collection, but a somewhat surprising choice for the former first lady. While Obama has long been a champion of American designers such as Jason Wu, Thakoon and Tracy Reese, her two terms as first lady are mostly remembered for classic A-line dresses. 👟 Follow Fashion Follow The deconstructed suiting of this Monse look calls to mind the avant-garde work of Margiela more than the (very demure, very mindful) pantsuits Obama has embraced after her stint in the White House. Monse was founded in 2015 by Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, who met when they were both working at Oscar de la Renta, only to later return as that label’s co-creative directors. The work of Kim and Garcia has already been in the political zeitgeist, with Jill Biden wearing several of their Oscar de la Renta designs. Advertisement Story continues below advertisement Obama was styled by Meredith Koop, who posted backstage DNC photos of the former first lady to her Instagram stories. One image of Barack Obama watching his wife on a monitor was emblazoned with the text “killing it.” Her appearance made waves online, with Women’s Wear Daily noting the outfit’s “futuristic flair” and the Independent writing, “Michelle Obama means business in navy power suit.” ABC reporter Beatrice Peterson also took note of Obama’s decision to wear her hair in braids as “a visual example of the evolution of hair in American politics.” This story will be updated. ELECTION 2024 Follow live updates from the Democratic National Convention and get the latest news on the 2024 election and Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump. DNC 2024: Here’s the list of speakers, schedule and how to watch the Democratic National Convention. Catch up on Day 2 of the convention, where Barack Obama and Michelle Obama electrified Democrats. 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