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Home • Fashion

Barack Obama’s Runway Debut

Obama In High Fashion
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Baracking The Runway

Fashion designers and proud supporters of Barack Obama, Frankie Morello’s Maurizio Monica and Pierfrancesco Gigliotti walk the runway with their models during Milan Fashion Week.

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O-So-Chic

Obama fashion makes its way to Paris at the Sonia Rykiel PFW Spring/Summer 2009 show during Paris Fashion Week.

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Power Glam

Obama glam kicks into high gear on the runways of Paris with this yellow ensemble fully equipped with gloves.

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Back and Forth

The designer adds an inspirational touch to the dress.

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A Reoccurring Dream

The dream reoccurs at Sonia Rykiel’s 40th Anniversary Show during Paris Fashion Week.

Barack Obama’s Runway Debut
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