The Look
by Michelle Obama
Mentioned 4 times across 2 shows · first heard Oct 2025 on IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson.
The general take
Michelle Obama views The Look as a meaningful opportunity to finally discuss her fashion evolution, something she intentionally avoided during her time as First Lady to prevent being defined by her appearance. Tracee Ellis Ross sees the book as particularly significant, celebrating how Michelle's style choices reflected her groundbreaking impact as First Lady.
About
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD • Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 photographs, including never-before-seen images, The Look is a stunning journey through Michelle Obama’s style evolution, in her own words for the first time. In this celebration of style, from the moment she entered the public eye during her husband’s U.S. Senate campaign through her time as the first Black First Lady and today as one of this country’s most influential figures, Michelle Obama shares how she uses the beauty and intrigue of fashion to draw attention to her message.
Who said what
- TJ
The Jamie Kern Lima Show👍 Recommends
…Michelle Obama's new book about transforming public image into self-expression
“In her new book, The Look, Michelle reveals for the first time ever how she and her team transformed the scrutiny of her public image into a celebration of self-expression, inclusion, and impact. The Look will ignite your confidence and inspire you to embrace your own authenticity, beauty, style, and to trust your own voice.”
The Jamie Kern Lima Show — First Lady Michelle Obama Reveals All! (Pt 2) Life-Changing Lessons on Fear, Faith, Purpose & Hope!at 01:09 
Tracee Ellis Ross👍 Recommends
…discussing michelle obama's new book about her fashion and style journey
“Coming together to talk about the look, your latest book that chronicles your style and your beauty journey feels particularly special for me because we get to have yet another conversation about your groundbreaking significance as First Lady.”
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson — IMO Presents: The Look Live with Tracee Ellis Rossat 01:43
Jamie Kern Lima👍 Recommends
…discussing michelle obama's new book about fashion and self-expression as first lady
“In her new book The Look, Michelle reveals for the first time ever how she and her team transformed the scrutiny of her public image into a celebration of self-expression, inclusion, and impact. I initially was so excited to read it and I thought, Oh great, like I'm going to look at all the amazing photos. What I did not realize is I started the book, you know, rooting for you with your journey. I finished the book and I was like rooting for myself.”
The Jamie Kern Lima Show — Michelle Obama Reveals All! Life-Changing Lessons on Intuition, Trusting Yourself & Loving Who You Are!at 01:00
Michelle Obama👍 Recommends
…discussing michelle obama's upcoming coffee table book about fashion and style
“my third book is coming out. And I'm really excited about this book because it's called The Look. And it's all about my fashion evolution. Something that I never talked about as first lady because I didn't want, you know, to be limited to what I looked like or what I wore. But that was definitely an important part of my journey. So the book is, it's structured like a coffee table book. Oh yeah. But it's beautiful photos, but a lot of wonderful essays.”
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson — What Every Woman Should Know About Menopause with Dr. Sharon Maloneat 02:42
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