Michelle Obama will launch a six-part podcast tied to her forthcoming book, The Look, Penguin Random House announced in a news release.
The former first lady’s book, co-written with Meredith Koop, is a chronicle of her style, featuring more than 200 photographs, including some that have never before been seen. In the book, publisher Crown says, Obama “explores the joy and the purpose of fashion and beauty and how—when wielded with grace and care—they can uplift and affirm the values one holds most dear.” The Look is scheduled for publication on November 4.
The podcast, IMO: The Look, will be a companion to the podcast IMO, which Obama co-hosts with her brother, basketball coach Craig Robinson. It is produced by Higher Ground, the production company founded by Obama and her husband, former President Barack Obama.
Penguin Random House says that IMO: The Look “takes a deeper look into Michelle Obama’s journey as a defining force in style—both within and beyond the White House. Through candid, intimate conversations with the creative minds behind her hair, makeup, and wardrobe, along with fashion insiders and influential voices such as Jane Fonda, Nina Garcia, Bethann Hardison, Elaine Welteroth and Jenna Lyons, she reveals how she and her team transformed the scrutiny of her public image into a celebration of self-expression, inclusion, and impact.”
Two episodes will be recorded live: one featuring Obama in conversation with actor Tracee Ellis Ross and another with film critic Wesley Morris.
IMO: The Look is scheduled to premiere on November 5.
Michael Schaub is a contributing writer.
