Donna Ricco is a fashion designer from the Midwestern part of the United States who is known for her "mid-tier" priced line of dresses.
The Buzz
Ricco's dresses have been seen on the television shows Days of Our Lives, Real Housewives of New York City and How I Met Your Mother. In April 2008 Vanna White wore Donna Ricco dresses during a full week of Wheel of Fortune episodes.The Quest for "it": Donna Ricco Goes Hollywood! (June 9, 2008)
The Obama Dress
On June 18, 2008, Michelle Obama wore a $148 Donna Rico dress during her co-hosting appearance on the ABC daytime television talk show The View. Shortly after Obama's appearance, the retailer White House/Black Market reported a significant jump in sales of the sundress at several of its stores.The Wall Street Journal: Michelle Obama: Fashion's New Darling? (June 19, 2008)
Quotes
"I put a lot of time and effort into making these dresses fit a lot of American women. I think to be able to go into the store, for Michelle to find the dress, try it on, love it, and to be able to just wear it, speaks to what I'm doing every day."—Donna RiccoMSNBC: Michelle Obama Makes $148 Frock a Fashion Smash (June 20, 2008)
"I designed my 2008 spring collection with "pretty" in mind. This season I'm inspired by everything feminine. From fluid fabrics to flirty silhouettes, you'll discover the pleasure of putting on a dress this spring. This spring there's something delightfully flirtatious to flatter every body."—Donna RiccoOfficial Site: Donna Ricco
Donna Ricco Message Boards and Blogs
Google Blog Search: Donna Ricco
Shenanigans (Politico): The Dress (June 20, 2008)
Daily Kos: Fluffy Diary Alert: Michelle Obama's Donna Ricco Dress (June 19, 2008)
Shop Talk (Reuters): Check Out Line: Michelle Obama, Retail Savior? (June 19, 2008)
The Quest for "it": Donna Ricco Goes Hollywood! (June 9, 2008)
AgingFabulous: What to Wear to Your Holiday Party (December 12, 2007)
teamsugar: Donna Ricco Post
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