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Von Furstenberg could make Michelle Obama’s dress

Designer was one of many asked to submit a sketch for inauguration frock

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The fashion legend was one of several designers asked to submit a sketch for Michelle Obama, the President-elect's wife and the country’s future first lady, a DVF rep confirmed to Billy Bush of "Access Hollywood."
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Access Hollywood
updated 9:22 a.m. ET Nov. 20, 2008

Now that the presidential race is over, the race to be Michelle Obama’s Inauguration Day dress designer is officially on.

And among the designers hoping to provide the first lady’s fashion is Diane von Furstenberg, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

The fashion legend was one of several designers asked to submit a sketch for President-elect Obama’s wife, and the country’s future first lady, Michelle, a DVF rep confirmed to Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush.

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The final stitch, however, has not been sewn in the story.

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According to the DVF rep, they are not aware if a designer has yet been chosen.

Michelle Obama wore a black and red Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2009 collection dress on Election Day, which was met with mixed reviews.

Copyright 2008 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Copyright 2009 by NBC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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