Michelle Obama Rocks Versace Dress To Final State Dinner [Photos]
It’s almost the end of an era. Michelle Obama slayed at her final State Dinner last night (Oct. 19), rocking a Versace dress.
The FLOTUS’ choice in attire wasn’t merely just to stunt, though.
Reports the New York Times:
Her choice of an Atelier Versace gown for the Italy state dinner was not only a nice bit of sartorial diplomacy — Versace being an Italian success story, a company often touted as a candidate for a public offering — but, coming less than a week after her magnetic speech in New Hampshire on women and respect, it went far beyond being simply an ambassadorial nod to a guest country’s talent and made a powerful subliminal statement.
The dress, after all, was made of rose gold … chain mail. As much as it was gracefully cut and draped, it also spoke of armor and female strength, of the need to gird yourself to fight for what you believe in. And it was designed by Donatella Versace, a woman who was famously thrust into one of the most difficult situations of all: having to take over and preserve the company founded by her brother after his murder in Miami. And who, despite a fair number of doubts, has ultimately triumphed — in part by transforming the aesthetic of her company from one built on the power of sex to one built on the power of self.
See photos of Michelle Obama at her last state dinner below and on the flip.
Yes, the Obama’s are still #relationshipgoals.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wait to greet Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini on the North Portico for a State Dinner at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wait at North Portico of the White House to greet Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini, for a State Dinner at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama pose for a photo as they greet Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini on the North Portico for a State Dinner at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Michael Reynolds/Poolwait to greet Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Italian First Lady Agnese Landini prior to the state dinner at the White House in Washington DC, USA, 18. President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are hosting their final state dinner featuring celebrity chef Mario Batali and singer Gwen Stefani performing after dinner. Matteo Renzi visits Washington, USA – 18 Oct 2016 (Rex Features via AP Images)
First Lady Michelle Obama welcomes Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Renzi and Mrs. Agnese Landini at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, DC. Matteo Renzi visits Washington, USA – 18 Oct 2016 (Rex Features via AP Images)
