First Lady Michelle Obama’s dress at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday was designed by designer Tracy Reese. Reese, 48, is originally from Detroit, Michigan, and a graduate of New York City’s Parsons School of Design. Before launching her own label, Reese was head of the Women’s Portfolio for Perry Ellis. "I found out Mrs. Obama was wearing one of our designs when she stepped out on stage to make her beautiful speech," [Reese told Entertainment Weekly](http://popstyle.ew.com/2012/09/05/tracy-reese-seeing-the-first-lady-in-one-of-my-designs-was-a-truly-extraordinary-moment/). "In the midst of [New York Fashion Week] preparations, seeing [her] in one of my designs was a truly extraordinary moment." "This particular fabric is a rich Italian silk jacquard in a great formal design," Reese went on to point out about the one-of-a-kind dress. Reese also shared her joy with her Twitter followers Tuesday night. Check our her tweets below.
So honored @michelleobama is wearing @tracy_reese for tonight’s speech #DNC2012
— Tracy Reese (@Tracy_Reese) September 5, 2012
Thanks everyone for sharing this amazing moment! We are all so grateful and honored to have dressed Mrs. Obama for such a momentous speech!!
— Tracy Reese (@Tracy_Reese) September 5, 2012