Michelle Obama brought back her long braided hairdo for Tina Knowles‘ “Matriarch” book event on Wednesday. The former first lady did so while wearing McQueen.
Michelle Obama welcomes the audience at “Matriarch — An Evening With Tina Knowles.”
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Obama was a special guest and moderator of “Matriarch — An Evening With Tina Knowles,” held at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland. Styled by Meredith Koop, with whom she’s worked since 2010, Obama wore a double-breasted tuxedo jacket and trousers in wool mohair from McQueen‘s spring 2025 collection.
The wife of former President Barack Obama completed her look for the event with makeup by Carl Ray and a waist-length French braid styled by Njeri Radway.
Tina Knowles and Michelle Obama
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Radway has also been collaborating with Obama for a long time. The hairstylist created Obama’s long braids for the Democratic National Convention in August and followed her throughout “The Light We Carry On” book tour.
Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, launched her nine-city book tour for her memoir, “Matriarch,” with the help of Michelle Obama and Grammy-winning artist Ledisi.
Tina Knowles and Michelle Obama
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“Matriarch” explores Knowles’ life experiences and the importance of family bonds, and it has become a New York Times bestseller. The book tour, organized by Live Nation, will continue across nine cities and conclude in London on June 4.
Obama has also been promoting her new podcast, “IMO.” She made a few appearances for a live taping of the show at SXSW in Austin, Texas. The podcast has featured high-profile guests, including Tracee Ellis Ross, Taraji P. Henson and Keke Palmer.
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