Michelle Obama paid tribute to her late mother at an event in Chicago by wearing a custom skirt featuring her portrait. The former first lady joined her husband for an address to stakeholders at the Barack Obama Presidential Center.
Michelle Obama chose the outfit for today's gathering at the center, which is set to open to the public on June 19. She wore a calf-length pencil skirt printed with a sepia image of her mother, Marian Robinson, who died in 2024 at age 86. The piece was created by Acne Studios and paired with a brown T-shirt and matching pumps.
Robinson was born on Chicago's South Side and lived in the White House during the Obama presidency. The Obamas previously described her as their "rock" in a Medium post following her death.
Obama has spoken publicly about her grief, noting in a 2025 Instagram post that her mother feels present in daily life despite her passing. The skirt choice kept that connection visible during the stakeholder address.
