Sergio Hudson on Dressing Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris
Sergio Hudson Shares a Powerful Story About the Reveal of Michelle Obama's Inaugural Outfit
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"I wanted to explore what working women that love fashion are doing now. I wondered, 'How does a woman who loves getting dressed every day get her joy when she's not going into the office?' From that, I took inspiration from two characters: Jacqueline from Boomerang, who was played by Robin Givens, and Amanda from Melrose Place, who was played by Heather Locklear. These were powerful women who loved fashion and loved their femininity, but they ran companies and they had a strong presence in the workplace. I imagined what these women would be wearing during a time like this, and that's how we came up with ideas for this collection."