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Past & Present First Ladies & Their Eyewear

Their husbands always have their roles defined, but as for the first ladies, it can be a tricky road to navigate – playing the role of being a wife and that of the first lady.

One thing for sure is that the public’s eyes are always on them to see what they are wearing and doing everyday. A first lady has the power to spark trends or help bring lesser known designers to the spotlight.

The role of the first lady is equally as important as that of her husband.

Jacqueline Kennedy

She was the wife and first lady to the 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy, for two years.

Within her brief time at the office, her unique and timeless sense of style were noted and still much talked about by fashion editors and style aficionados up till this day.

Articles have been dedicated to copying her iconic style, only because she set the bar for first lady fashion. Known widely as ‘Jackie O.’

She had a penchant for super sized dark sunglasses, and it became part of her signature look.

Her love for dark frames was said to be for hiding away from paparazzi as much as they were her style statement.

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Michelle Obama

During her eight year stay at the White House, she made a strong mark in the fashion world similar her to predecessor Jackie O.

Michelle didn’t wear clothes expected of her as the first lady. Mrs. Obama championed both high streets brands such as Talbots, J Crew alongside well known designers.

Brilliant at wearing and bringing unknown designers such as Jason Wu to the spotlight. Michelle refused to play favourites when it comes to her choice of clothes.

An expert in using fashion as a tool to cement diplomatic relationships – Michelle would usually wear designs from the countries she was visiting or when meeting with the heads of state.

Her impact led a New York University professor to conduct a study on Michelle Obama titled ‘How This First Lady Moves Markets.’

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Sheikha Mozah

Sheikha may not be as widely popular as the two aforementioned first ladies, but she is the wife of Qatar’s Emir Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani.

Considered both a social and political activist championing the importance of education, female empowerment and social reform in her country of Qatar.

Whether on state visits or royal duties, she always keeps it polished and is impeccably dressed. Considered the modern day Jackie O.

In 2015, she was named Forbes‘ 100 Most Powerful Women.

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Melania Trump

It’s already been over 100 days since she became the first lady and all eyes are on her. How she navigates this fashion minefield will be interesting to watch, as she comes to terms with establishing herself as a fashion icon.

One advantage she might have over previous first ladies is that she has worked in the modeling industry before. She is not a novice where fashion is concerned. Certainly making a great fashion ambassador.

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