“Ugly Betty” Inspires Michelle Obama? November 7, 2009

Michelle Obama in Moschino at the Department of Energy Thursday Nov. 5th.

Betty Suarez (America Ferrara) in Moschino, October 30th

I don’t normally do fashion, but I love it when two of my favorite things come together! Michelle Obama wore a Moschino jacket while visiting the Department of Energy for the National Science Bowl.

I noticed the jacket from the fourth episode of this season (the fourth, and, likely, last) of Ugly Betty (“The Wiener, The Bun and The Boob,” October 30th)! Betty, or rather, Patricia Field, Mrs.O’ed the jacket with a broach and pop of color. Clearly Michelle Obama decided to go understated and let the jacket, a playful riff off Chanel, stand out for itself.

Fashion synergy! (more…)