{"id":287498,"date":"2026-07-05T19:46:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T19:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/287498\/"},"modified":"2026-07-05T19:46:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T19:46:12","slug":"michelle-obama-brings-a-beloved-new-york-city-brand-to-new-orleans-for-essence-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/287498\/","title":{"rendered":"Michelle Obama Brings a Beloved New York City Brand to New Orleans for Essence Fest"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Michelle Obama<\/a> is in New Orleans! On Friday, July 3, the former first lady joined Keke Palmer on stage at the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture\u2014a three-day-long celebration full of talks, activations, and concerts (think Cardi B and Kehlani).<\/p>\n

The special guest was there to talk all about her book, The Look, in which she reflected on the way she approached style during and after her time in the White House. So it was only fitting, therefore, that the dress she picked for the occasion would be just as meaningful as the looks she discussed in the book.<\/p>\n

Back in February, Jamaica-born designer Rachel Scott presented her debut collection for Proenza Schouler<\/a>, treating the Fall 2026 season to a fresh chapter of the beloved New York City label. Opening the show\u2014which saw many of the signature artistry-led principles the creative director has become known for at her own label, Diotima\u2014was a high-neck, sleeveless midnight-blue maxi dress, with twisted fringe seams and silver grommets that put a textured, slightly edgy touch on a timeless, tailored silhouette. Stylist Thomas Christos Kikis pulled this very piece for Obama.<\/p>\n

\"Proenza<\/p>\n

Victor Virgile – Getty Images<\/p>\n

\u201cEssence Fest, you all certainly showed up tonight! I had such a great time chatting with Keke Palmer about my book The Look, this next chapter in my life, our journeys as Black women, and so much more,\u201d she wrote on Instagram after the event. \u201cThanks so much for all the love!\u201d<\/p>\n

Obama also noted that the full conversation will be available to listen to on her podcast, IMO.<\/p>\n

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