Michelle Obama gets second Vogue cover
Obama will front the April edition, which hits news stands March 26, in a shot by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz. She is leaning on a desk in a sleeveless blue dress by Reed Krakoff, one of her current favorite designers, her smile framed by her much-discussed new bangs.
This is her second time appearing on the cover of the high fashion glossy — the first first lady to have that honor.
The image accompanies an interview with Michelle and her husband — who posed together in the White House’s Red Room — in which she spoke briefly about her look but focused more on her daughters, Malia, 14, and Sasha, 11, and her husband, whom Michelle said she has tried to teach « patience and calm. »
« Ninety percent of our conversation is about these girls: What are they doing? And who’s got what practice? And what birthday party is coming up? » she said, explaining their hope that the girls have as normal a childhood as possible.
Rebutting criticism that the Obamas don’t spend enough time entertaining privately in the White House, Michelle said without hesitation: « Our job is, first and foremost, to make sure our family is whole.
« You know, we have small kids; they’re growing every day. But I think we were both pretty straightforward when we said, ‘Our number-one priority is making sure that our family is whole.' »
The fashion icon, who designers dream of seeing in their clothes, said she values comfort over style.
« I always say that women should wear whatever makes them feel good about themselves. That’s what I always try to do. »
She added, « I also believe that if you’re comfortable in your clothes it’s easy to connect with people and make them feel comfortable as well. In every interaction that I have with people, I always want to show them my most authentic self. »
