White House Black Market

White House/Black Market is a women's clothing and accessories retailer. The chain offers clothes exclusively in black, white or ivory colors.

Fast Facts

1. Started as a White House boutique in Baltimore, Maryland in 1985¹
2. Added Black Market collection of clothing in 1995¹
3. Two stores merged into White House/Black Market in 1997¹
4. Only offers women's clothing in varying shades of white, black and ivory
5. Acquired by retailer Chico's in 2003¹
6. Corporate headquarters: Fort Myers, Florida
7. 322 stores nationwide²

Michelle Obama's View Dress

On June 18, 2008, Michelle Obama wore a $148 dress from White House/Black Market during her co-hosting appearance on the ABC daytime television talk show The View. Shortly after Obama's appearance, the retailer reported a significant jump in sales of the sundress at several of its stores.²

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