Today will mark the last day of Michelle Obama as the First Lady of the United States. And it will be an understatement if we say she will be missed by the world or the fashion industry. For that reason, WWD tapped some of the designers (Joseph Altuzarra, Christian Siriano, Jason Wu, Monique Lhuillier, Jenna Lyons, Prabal Gurung and Marchesa’s Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig) who have dressed her over the years to write a note of gratitude to her. And the result is heart-touching.
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In a handwritten note, Christian Siriano wrote:
Dear Michelle,
It’s been an honor to design for you, a woman I have so greatly admired these last eight years, and someone I will admire for the rest of my life. Your legacy as First Lady is a beautiful one of care, compassion, and charity.
Your support has meant so much to me. As a young designer from Maryland, I’d always remained optimistic that my career would blossom when the right moment came along. For me, you were that moment. As our First Lady, the choices you’ve made in attire have shone spotlights on many growing American businesses. Your support has stimulated our industry and fostered artistic creativity.
I look forward to following your next steps, and to creating for you for many years to come.
Prabal Gurung also wrote, hoping for Michelle to return to the white house someday:
Dear Mrs. Obama,
Thank you for your grace, poise, intellect & integrity. You leave us inspired. Thank you for letting us be part of your history. See you in 4 years as our first female president.
Well, as for all of us here at Fashion Police Nigeria, it’s inexpressable how we feel about her departure, but whether white house or not, her name has been imprinted in out hearts. Scoot over to wwd to read the rest of the letters.
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