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MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (05/18/2009) — Since Michelle Obama hit the campaign trail, she has captured the attention of American people for her fashion choices. University of Minnesota Goldstein Museum of Design fashion historian Kathleen Campbell explains that First Lady Obama has now been solidified as a fashion icon from her appearances on the March cover of Vogue to the award she will receive from the Council of Fashion Designers of America in June.
To view a video of Campbell commenting on Obama's fashion, visit:http://www1.umn.edu/urelate/newsservice/Multimedia_Videos/michelle_obama.htm
From choosing lesser-known designers to the refining of her hair and makeup, Campbell can provide a deep look into Obama's sartorial choices and the positive impact she is having on America.