The First Lady of the United States is one of the most watched women in the world, especially when it comes to fashion. Over the years, these women have helped define themselves and the role of ...

At times, fashion has been used for political purposes. “When the cotton industry was spiraling, Lou Hoover [first lady from 1929 to 1933] was asked to pose for photographs wearing cotton ...

The First Lady’s fashion decisions have always had political impact but never more so than in the era of mass visual media, beginning roughly with Jackie Kennedy’s gilded tenure.

When President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump left the White House on Friday morning, all eyes were on the couple ...

Fashion trendsetting has been an unofficial role of first ladies since Martha Washington. The most recent trend, that was started by first lady Michelle Obama in 2009: Sleevelessness.

In 2000, that took until mid-December when the Supreme Court decided Bush vs. Gore. He said, "I remember sitting up in bed when it was first finally announced, (saying) 'OK, thank heaven we can ...

Jamileh Kamran, a visionary designer who dressed first ladies and founded the state’s first fashion design school, has passed ...

It’s one of the most important jobs never applied for. Unelected, yet inextricable from politics; constantly visible on the world stage, but rarely the one behind the microphone — for all its glamour, ...

For her husbands first inauguration in 1981, Mrs. Reagan set the tone for the glamor she would come to be known for. This bright, red sheath and top coat with matching hat was part of what was ...

First lady fashion in review. By Joi-Marie McKenzie. Melania Trump and Donald Trump on Inauguration Day 2025. Scott Olson/Getty Images 2025-02-15T11 ...

First ladies' fashion takes center stage at inaugural balls BY Cassie Semyon Washington, D.C. PUBLISHED 6:16 PM ET Jan. 17, 2025 PUBLISHED 6:16 PM EST Jan. 17, 2025 ...

Dressing the first lady: What fashion-watchers expect from Melania Trump’s second turn as FLOTUS. Leah Dolan, CNN. Sun, January 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM UTC. 10 min read.