Michelle Obama as Fashion Icon
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Meeting Nicolas Sarkozy, April 3, 2009
"In this Thakoon coat and dress she really did outshine Carla Bruni-Sarkozy at their meeting in Strasbourg. Not only did the first lady look more naturally stylish, her outfit was more original and interesting."
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