The White House confirmed it was a Herrera gown and Herrera took credit in a news release saying she made the dress at her New York atelier.
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The formal, ornate style of the sumptuous gown by Carolina Herrera reflected French aesthetics, from the intricate beaded black bodice, to the train and full skirt in a color called liberty blue: AP
The gown featured a black, hand-sewn beaded embroidery applique scallop-edged top that came to the first lady’s elbows and covered her famously toned arms. The top went over a blue silk faille corset and long skirt with a train that billowed behind the first lady as she walked with President Obama: AP
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