The Look

By: Michelle Obama, Meredith Koop, Farah Jasmine Griffin - introduction

Narrated by: Michelle Obama, Meredith Koop, Farah Jasmine Griffin, Carl Ray, Njeri Radway, Yene Damtew

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The Look is a stunning journey through Michelle Obama’s style evolution, in her own words for the first time.

In this celebration of style, from the moment she entered the public eye during her husband’s U.S. Senate campaign through her time as the first Black First Lady and today as one of this country’s most influential figures, Michelle Obama shares how she uses the beauty and intrigue of fashion to draw attention to her message.

Featuring the voices of Meredith Koop, Obama’s trusted stylist, as well as her makeup artist Carl Ray, hairstylists Yene Damtew, Johnny Wright, and Njeri Radway, and many of the designers who have dressed Obama for notable events, The Look brings readers behind the scenes not only to reveal how her most memorable looks came together but also to tell a powerful story about how we present ourselves.

Obama’s intimate and candid stories illuminate how her approach to dressing has evolved throughout her life—from the colorful sheath dresses, cardigans, and brooches she wore during her time as First Lady to the bold suits, denim, and braids of her post-White House life and all the active looks and beautiful gowns in between.

In The Look, Michelle Obama explores the joy and the purpose of fashion and beauty and how—when wielded with grace and care—they can uplift and affirm the values one holds most dear. Confidence, she concludes, cannot be put on. But when you’re wearing something that’s intentional or beloved, clothing can make you feel like the best version of yourself.


* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF featuring select photographs from the hardcover edition of The Look.

Commanding authority about her own authenticity, Michelle encouraging all of us to do the same. Simply Brilliant

I dislike not be able ro read along not having access to the pictures

Historical Stories

I am looking forward to purchasing the hardcover to see the photos up close of the designs First Lady Mrs Obama memorialized.

How Michelle embraced her natural hair.

I liked how she was involved in making decisions about her hair style and eventually embraced her natural hair.

On the Pulse

There were many stories shared that mirrored my own experiences in relation to decisions around clothing, hair and agency.

great publication

She inspires me. I thank her for sharing a portion of her life with us all. I pray and wish her the greatest going ahead. Continue to be GREAT 💯