Mary Lincoln is cited as an icon of fashion
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama is not the first fashionista to move into the White House, nor was Nancy Reagan or even Jacqueline Kennedy. Mary Todd Lincoln was a style icon of her day — and quite a shopper, too, according to Nick Verreos, the “Project Runway” alumnus chosen to host the California State Society’s official Inaugural celebration Sunday.
“When I was doing research, I read that Mary Todd Lincoln spent more money in one year on clothes than her husband made,” Verreos told the Associated Press, “and her New York shopping trips were legendary.”
Verreos opened the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon and Fashion Show with a series of gowns inspired by first ladies past, present and future. The slinky, candy-apple red gown he created with Michelle Obama in mind was very body-conscious.
So far, Michelle Obama’s actual inaugural gown for Tuesday night remains a mystery.
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