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Cuban-born American fashion designer Isabel Toledo designed the sparkling gold sheath dress and matching coat worn by first lady Michelle Obama on the day her husband, Barack Obama, was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States.
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Fast Facts
- Name: Isabel Izquierdo Toledo
- Born: April 9, 1961
- Birthplace: Cuba
- Grew up in West New York, New Jersey
- Former creative director for Anne KleinMSNBC: Michelle Obama wears Isabel Toledo...
- Married artist Ruben Toledo in 1984
- Works out of a loft at Broadway and 28th St. in New York CityNY Daily News: Designer Isabel Toledo spices up Michelle Obama's wardrobe
- Designed dress and coat worn by first lady Michelle Obama on the day of her husband's inauguration
- Said the outfit was made from "Swiss wool lace, backed with netting for warmth and lined in French silk"Interntional Herald Tribune: Designer basks in inaugural glow (January 20, 2009)
- Obama also wore Toledo during a June 2008 appearance at a Manhattan fundraiserMSNBC: Michelle Obama wears Isabel Toledo...
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Inauguration Surprise
Isabel Toledo said she did not know that Michelle Obama would wear her design until the morning of Barack Obama's inauguration. Toledo said she and her staff were watching the inaugural festivities on television and spotted Obama wearing her lemongrass-colored sheath dress and matching coat. Toledo's reaction? "It's great. We're so happy."Interntional Herald Tribune: Designer basks in inaugural glow (January 20, 2009) -
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RT @Ryanne: check out the video we made with fashion designer Isabel Toledo at the Swiss Embassy. It was so fun! http://is.gd/4RRLJ
@utalovesit | November 11, 2009 03:58 AM -
RT @Ryanne check out video we made w/- fashion designer Isabel Toledo at Swiss Embassy. It was so fun! http://is.gd/4RRLJ - ex video Ryanne!
@dbullen | November 11, 2009 03:54 AM -
check out the video we made with fashion designer Isabel Toledo at the Swiss Embassy. It was so fun! http://is.gd/4RRLJ
@Ryanne | November 11, 2009 03:35 AM -
@rashidsmom UK? OMG, hope they have Isabel Toledo and Margiela in Bangkerohan, non? When are you having tea with Lola Hillary ba?
@GirardPhilip | November 10, 2009 03:32 AM -
Checkout this amazing Atelier for Artist Ruben Toledo and Fashion Designer Isabel Toledo - http://bit.ly/2655Qf my dream home!
@ebiatawodi | November 09, 2009 08:33 PM
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View All Isabel Toledo Questions (21) | Ask a QuestionDo you think Michelle Obama was trying to make a statement with the dress she wore to the Inaugural Balls? (3 Answers)I think she makes a statement with each outfit she wears. Her choice of clothing seems to make people like her more, thinking "this woman is real." It also helps ... read more
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