There’s a good chance you’ve heard that Michelle Obama is about to launch her new book, The Look. It examines her style sensibilities during her tenure as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. The book officially comes out on November 4. It will feature more than 200 pictures, including several previously unreleased works that radiantly preserve her distinctive approach.
The Look, published by The Crown Publishing Group, an imprint of Penguin Random House, takes an unflinching look at the story behind her look. Perhaps most interestingly, it exposes the media’s sheer objectification of her style. From the moment Michelle Obama stepped foot into the White House, her sartorial selections made headlines and turned heads. To that end, she resolved to be more intentional when engaging with kids on her changed physical appearance.
In a recent interview with Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America,” Michelle Obama expressed her intention behind writing the book. She stated, “During my eight years in the White House, although there was a lot of attention given to my fashion, my physical appearance, all of that, I made it a point to shy away from that conversation, because I was worried that it would become a distraction.” This public reflection is an important attempt to reverse the damage done to Obama’s public image and establishment public relations narrative.
The interview with Roberts, titled “Michelle Obama: The Style, The Power, The Look: A Conversation With Robin Roberts,” will air on Sunday, November 2, at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on ABC. It will stream on Disney+ and Hulu the next day.
Michelle Obama is well known for her hit memoir, “Becoming.” This translated not only her personal journey but her unique style. She has authored another book titled “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” showcasing her evolving thoughts and experiences.
“I’m thankful to be at a stage in life where I feel comfortable expressing myself freely — wearing what I love and doing what feels true to me. I’m excited to share some of what I’ve learned along the way,” Michelle Obama remarked, highlighting her growth and confidence in personal expression.
As she prepares to give readers a captivating look inside her closet, the former First Lady is poised to navigate ideas of racial identity and their intersection with self-acceptance within her publicly visible life.
