On June 18, 2008, Michelle Obama wore a $148 dress during her co-hosting appearance on the ABC daytime television talk show The View. Shortly after Obama mentioned she'd bought the sundress at a store that sells "all black and white stuff," clothing retailer White House/Black Market reported a significant jump in sales of the dress at several of its stores.Shenanigans (Politico): The Dress (June 20, 2008)
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Sold at retail chain White House/Black Market
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White House/Black Market sells only women's black and white clothing and accessories
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Dress retails for $148
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White House/Black Market press release describes dress as a "tank leaf print dress"The Wall Street Journal: Michelle Obama: Fashion's New Darling? (June 19, 2008)
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Retailer says stores began selling out of dress shortly after Obama's View appearanceThe Wall Street Journal: Michelle Obama: Fashion's New Darling? (June 19, 2008)
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