05/06/2025
During our family’s time in the White House, the way I looked was constantly being dissected — what I wore, how my hair was styled. For a while now, I’ve been wanting to reclaim more of that story, to share it in my own way. 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. And I’m excited to share some of what I’ve learned along the way.
My new book, The Look, comes out on November 4. It’s a reflection on my lifelong journey with fashion, hair, and beauty. Inside, you’ll find some of the outfits that have meant the most to me, but more importantly, the moments that I lived through in them — big and small, personal and political, historic and ordinary — that were as memorable as the clothes themselves.
You’ll also get to know the incredible team that supported me through it all and defined my look — my thoughtful stylist Meredith Koop, my talented makeup artist Carl Ray, and my wonderful hairstylists Johnny Wright, Yene Damtew, and Njeri Radway. Each of them brings their own story, heart, and perspective to this journey.
The Look is about more than fashion. It’s about confidence. It’s about identity. It’s about the power of authenticity. My hope is that this book sparks conversation and reflection about the ways we see ourselves — and the way our society defines beauty.
You can pre-order your copy of now at michelleobamabooks.com or wherever books are sold.
