Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum presents Maria Pinto in conversation with Mary Tomer, founder of Mrs.O.org and author of Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy. Maria Pinto, the Chicago-based designer, is known for her confident and sophisticated clothes, produced in clean lines and luxurious fabrics. Pinto is also known for providing many of First Lady Michelle Obama’s signature looks starting with President Obama’s term as U.S. Senator. Maria Pinto is featured in Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy , which builds on the success of Mrs-O.org – the Web site that chronicles Michelle Obama’s style and takes a closer look at America’s modern style icon, featuring more than 120 photographs of the first lady and delving into the back story of her clothes and accessories.
The exhibition Design USA: Contemporary Innovation will be open from 5:30 – 6:30pm before the program begins and again after the program. Copies of Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy will be available for sale and signing.