Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBarack Obama was visibly moved by a tribute to Michelle Obama's late mother, Marian Robinson, featured on her custom skirt. Michelle wore the light brown pencil skirt, which displayed a portrait of her mother, at a stakeholders event for the Obama Presidential Center. The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, a museum dedicated to their time in public service, is set to officially open to the public this Friday. The couple also reflected on their White House years in a joint interview, with Barack stating decisions were always made with the American people in mind. The $800 million center, which took a decade to complete, will host a grand opening ceremony featuring performers like Bruce Springsteen and Jennifer Hudson. In fullBarack Obama moved to tears by Michelle’s skirt featuring touching tributeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

It had a picture of her late mother printed on it.

She wore a calf-length pencil skirt from the Scandinavian brand Acne Studios' fall 2026 collection, featuring a photo of her mother’s face

The moment took place at Home Court, where the Obamas joined community leaders, supporters and partners involved in the development of the Obama Presidential Center.

Michelle Obama has long demonstrated a knack for conveying messages through her clothing, and her outfit on Tuesday poignantly exemplified her mastery of this skill.

All'evento per l'Obama Presidential Center, Michelle ha indossato una gonna con il ritratto della madre Marian, scomparsa nel 2024.

Ex-primeira-dama dos EUA usou saia estampada com um retrato de Marian Robinson durante evento do Centro Presidencial Obama, em Chicago

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Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMichelle Obama opened by paying tribute to…

Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a loving and heartfelt tribute to her husband at the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony in Chicago Thursday.

Barack Obama became emotional as his wife Michelle delivered a heartfelt tribute at the Obama Presidential Center's opening ceremony. Michelle's speech, reflecting on their…

An emotional moment unfolded at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago as former President Barack Obama appeared visibly moved by a heartfelt tribute from…