The Obamas hosted their final state dinner at the White House Tuesday night, and they're going out with a bang.
"Today is bittersweet for Michelle and I because this marks the final official visit and state dinner of my presidency. But it’s OK. We saved the best for last," the president said ahead of the dinner.
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama held the dinner to honor Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini.
The first lady
wore a custom-made gown designed especially for her by Donatella
Versace, according to Versace. The dress is a fitted, floor-length, rose
gold chainmail gown with delicate draping details and an asymmetrical
off-the-shoulder neckline.
"Women's Wear Daily" also noted
of the first lady, "She also tried out another new look wearing her hair
pencil-straight, similar to Donatella Versace's signature style."
President Obama was caught making small talk with the
Italian prime minister as they entered the White House, recounting what
he told the first lady tonight."Nobody cares about what we wear," he said. "All they're looking at is you."
The first lady's Italian counterpart wore a gown by Florentine designer Ermanno Scervino, according to the Italian press.
The guest list includes some of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Jerry Seinfeld, Chance the Rapper, Frank Ocean, and James Taylor. Fashion designers Giorgio Armani and Naeem Khan are also attending.
White House
Executive Chef Cris Comerford said the planning for the meal started in
August and included a taste test for the first lady at Batali’s New York
City restaurant Babbo.
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