Michelle Obama wowed in a showstopping emerald green tuxedo suit with crystal embellishments and a satin sash while promoting her memoir, Becoming, in Oslo, Norway.
The former first lady was joined by comedian Phoebe Robinson during the discussion held at the Oslo Spektrum on Thursday evening while on her book tour in Europe this week.
Michelle, 55, dazzled in a bespoke suit by Norwegian designer Peter Dundas that cost a minimum of $6,000 and sparkled under the lights when she took the stage.
Michelle Obama, 55, sat down for a discussion at the Oslo Spektrum in Oslo, Norway, on Thursday evening while promoting her memoir, Becoming
Custom design: The former first lady paid homage to the capital by wearing an emerald green tuxedo suit by Norwegian designer Peter Dundas, which cost a minimum of $6,000
Dundas showed his gratitude by taking to Instagram on Thursday to share a photo of Michelle wearing his design at the event.
‘So excited seeing Michelle Obama in DUNDAS tonight,’ he wrote. ‘Thank you for choosing Oslo, my hometown to wear our custom emerald panther tuxedo suit and thank you for choosing DUNDAS!! Made my day. Hey made my week!!’
The book tour stop marks the first time she has been in Oslo since her husband, former President Barack Obama, received the Nobel Peace Price in 2009.
The fashion icon has been strategic about her clothing choices while in Europe, opting to wear local designers to pay homage to every citing she is in.
Each of the power suits she wore during stops in Copenhagen and Stockholm was adorned with patterns of crystals.
Michelle started the week wearing pastels, but she opted for a jewel tone green for her appearance in Oslo on Thursday.
Dream team: Comedian Phoebe Robinson moderated the discussion after joining the author at her book tour event in Stockholm, Sweden, the night before
Old friends: Michelle gave Phoebe, 34, a big hug when she walked on stage
Style: Michelle’s tuxedo suit featured crystal embellishments on the lapel and sleeves. Her waist was cinched with a jewel tone satin sash
Thanks! Dundas said Michelle made his week while showing his gratitude on Instagram
Her custom tuxedo jacket had crystal embellishments on the lapel and sleeves and her waist was cinched with a green satin sash.
Michelle’s matching straight-leg pants featured side slits that put her sky-high patent leather heels on display.
The author wore her dark hair in loose curls around her shoulders, and a pair of silver earrings could be seen peeking out from underneath her hair.
Michelle has been sporting the same platinum rings and jade green nail polish throughout the European leg of her tour.
She took to Instagram Stories on Thursday before the event to share a video of herself with Phoebe, who also moderated her book tour discussion in Stockholm the night before.
‘Oh my gosh, you guys. I am so excited to meet with this queen Michelle Obama,’ Phoebe, 34, said in the clip.
On tour: Michelle took to Instagram Stories on Thursday before the event to share a video of herself with Phoebe. She pointed out it was her second night with the comedian
Added touch: Michelle’s matching straight-leg pants featured side slits that put her sky-high patent leather heels on display
Throwback: The book tour stop marks the first time she has been in Oslo since her husband, former President Barack Obama, received the Nobel Peace Price in 2009 (pictured)
‘Event two,’ Michelle added.
‘We are going to have fun, talk about all the gossip with her and Barack,’ the moderator joked, getting a laugh out the author. ‘I’m just kidding. There’s no gossip.’
According to local press, Michelle discussed xenophobia and society becoming more divided. She recalled growing up in the South Side of Chicago and used old class photos to show how half the class disappeared due to ‘white flight.’
‘Put yourself in someone else’s place and don’t be afraid of your neighbor,’ she said.
The night before, Michelle took the stage at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm. As a nod to the country’s capital, she donned an elegant bespoke suit by Acne Studios, a Swedish fashion brand based in Stockholm.
The collar of her cropped blazer was embellished with crystals, and she also wore a gemstone encrusted pin that added an extra sparkle.
Fashion icon: The former first lady has been strategic about her clothing choices while in Europe, opting to wear local designers in honor of every city she is in
Outfit: Michelle wore a custom pale green suit by Stockholm-based brand Acne Studios while in the Swedish capital on Wednesday. She topped off the look with $675 Jimmy Choo heels
Stunning: She donned a $2,310 light pink suit by local designer Stine Goya while in Copenhagen on Tuesday evening
Her straight-leg dress pants featured side slits that put her $675 glittery Jimmy Choo slingback heels on display.
Michelle took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a photo of herself holding up her book while sharing how excited she is to be continuing her tour in Europe.
‘I’m so thrilled to be in Europe this week!’ she wrote. ‘We kicked off our trip in Copenhagen, tonight we’re in Stockholm, and we’ll also make our way to Oslo, London, Paris, and Amsterdam.
‘I’m so excited to visit these beautiful cities and can’t wait to hear the inspiring stories from so many new faces, And I want to keep hearing from all of you! What questions do you have?’ she added, encouraging her 28.8 million followers to share them in the comments section.
Three hours before, she posted a throwback photo of herself standing alongside her older brother, Craig Robinson, in honor of National Siblings Day.
In the sweet photo, a young Michelle is playing outside with her brother, who is holding a baseball bat over his shoulder, ready to swing.
All smiles: Michelle posted a photo of herself holding up her book on Wednesday while sharing how excited she is to be continuing her tour in Europe
Memories: She also shared a childhood photo of herself standing alongside her older brother, Craig Robinson, in honor of National Siblings Day
Tribute: ‘For as long as I can remember, my big brother Craig has always had my back. He’s still one of my best friends today. Thanks for always coming out swinging for me, Craig!’ she wrote
‘For as long as I can remember, my big brother Craig has always had my back,’ she wrote. ‘He’s still one of my best friends today. Thanks for always coming out swinging for me, Craig! #NationalSiblingsDay.’
Success: Becoming has already shattered a number of records — it sold 2 million copies in North America within 15 days of its release, making it the fastest-selling book of 2018
On Tuesday, Michelle was promoting her book in Copenhagen. She paid homage to the capital by wearing a $2,310 light pink suit by local Danish designer Stine Goya to visit the Royal Arena.
Celebrity chef and talk show host Rachael Ray served as the moderator at the event, which was first of the author’s six European stops on her book tour.
Michelle released her book in November 2018 and it shot to the top of bestseller lists immediately, selling 725,000 copies in the U.S. and Canada in its first day.
The former first lady’s nationwide book tour included interviews with celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
The tour was such a success it started out with just 10 days and an additional 21 were added. Tickets started at $29.95 and spiked into the thousands for special VIP access.
The final leg of Michelle’s book tour started on March 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota, with an event moderated by radio journalist Michele Norris. While in Europe this week, she is scheduled to speak in London, Paris, and Amsterdam.
Record: Becoming is on track to become the bestselling memoir of all time after selling more than 10 million copies. Michelle is pictured on her book tour in Philadelphia in November 2018
Journey: The three-part memoir covers Michelle’s roots growing up in the South Side of Chicago, her life as first lady, and her role as a mother
Then she’ll return stateside and wrap up the tour in Nashville on May 12, in a talk moderated by late night TV show host Stephen Colbert.
Last month it was reported that Becoming is on track to become the best-selling memoir of all time, and the sales continue to soar.
According to her publisher Penguin Random House the book has sold more than 10 million copies — including hardcover, audiobooks, and e-books — since its release and could take the record as the best selling memoir in history.
‘I’m not aware, in my personal experience with Penguin Random House, that we ever sold 10 million units of a memoir,’ Markus Dohle, Penguin Random House’s chief executive, said to the Wall Street Journal.
Becoming has already shattered a number of records, selling 2 million copies in North America within 15 days of its release, making it the fastest-selling book of 2018. It was also named the best-selling hardcover book of the year.
The book is the first in a two-book deal that Michelle and husband former president Barack Obama made with Penguin Random House in 2017 for a reported $60 million.