Michelle Obama Sets Date for New Book on Fashion and Style
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Ex-First Lady Michelle Obama pens third literary work - Ex-First Lady Michelle Obama pens down her third literary work.
Gear up fashion enthusiasts! Michelle Obama is set to release her latest magnum opus on fashion and style. Announced by The Crown Publishing Group (An imprint of Penguin Random House), Obama's upcoming book, "The Look," is due to hit the shelves on November 4, 2025. With a jaw-dropping 304 pages, this visual journey is brimming with over 200 never-before-seen photographs, offering an intimate look into Obama's style evolution.
"Ever since folks started observing my fashion choices, I've been fascinated by the power of style," Obama claimed. "As First Lady, my style was constantly scrutinized, which is one reason I'm excited to share my insights on fashion and identity in my own words."
Michelle Obama Unveils "The Look"
Previously, Obama's books, "Becoming" and "The Light We Carry," have graced the bestseller's list worldwide. "Becoming," published in 2018, has sold a staggering 18 million copies globally, while "The Light We Carry," released in 2022, has sold more than 2.5 million copies in all formats. Michelle Obama was the First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017, during her husband Barack Obama's presidency.
- Michelle Obama
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Interestingly, it appears there was a mix-up earlier regarding the publisher and release date of Obama's book. Although initially reported to be published by Prestel Publishing House and released in 2022, the actual details have been confirmed to be by The Crown Publishing Group with a release date set for 2025[1][2][3].
A Visual Journey through Iconic Moments
The captivating book, "The Look," chronicles Obama's style evolution, from her early days as her husband's U.S. Senate campaign supporter to her time as First Lady and beyond[3][5]. It offers a vivid exploration of her fashion choices, supported by enchanting photographs and fascinating anecdotes[2][3].
Moreover, Obama reflects on her lifelong relationship with fashion, hair, and beauty, sharing poignant moments where her style interwove with her personal and political life[2][3]. The book also introduces the talented team behind her iconic looks, including her stylist Meredith Koop, makeup artist Carl Ray, and hairstylists Njeri Radway and Yene Damtew[2][5].
Empowering Messages of Identity and Authenticity
Obama aims to reclaim her narrative and voice her personal thoughts on fashion and beauty, encouraging messages of self-assurance, authenticity, and identity[3][5]. Anticipated to spark conversations around societal definitions of beauty and individual self-perception[5], Obama's book is expected to maintain its significance as an influential figure, reiterating her commitment to empowering messages and self-expression[5].
I'm not going to be able to choose between the fashion-and-beauty insights in Michelle Obama's upcoming book, "The Look," and the enlightening stories about her personal and political life it promises to share. With Michelle Obama's empowering messages of identity and authenticity, this book is sure to make a significant impact, adding another bestseller to her list alongside "Becoming" and "The Light We Carry."
