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Home • Fashion

Purple Reign!

Michelle Obama looks pristine in designer Preen at the 2012 Presidential Debate.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Purple Reign

Mrs. O sat brightly in a sharp, purple two-piece skirt suit and silk blouse by Preen at last night’s Presidential Debate. The Fall 2011 runway look, which she wore earlier this year, and also donned royally in England to meet Queen Elizabeth II and Britain’s Prime Minister, was accessorized with her signature silver metallic Manolo Blahnik kitten heels.

First Lady Style: Purple Reign!
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Preen Fall 2011

The original Fall 2011 Preen runway look shows Michelle Obama’s style was slightly altered into a cropped jacket.

First Lady Style: Purple Reign!
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Runway To Air Force One

Michelle Obama landing in Stansted, England wearing the same Preen suit to meet with the Queen and Prime Minister last year.

First Lady Style: Purple Reign!
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