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She has turned the spotlight on American designers Jason Wu and Isabel Toledo, now Michelle Obama has given British designers, Basso & Brooke the nod. The First Lady wore a printed top from Basso & Brooke's spring/summer '09 collection to the Evening of Poetry and Music at the White House.

"We were amazed when we saw the picture, She is such a strong, stylish lady - redefining a woman's wardrobe - and for her to select us is an honour. The evening was a music and poetry event, and we think it worked perfectly for that," said the designers.

[Vogue via My Fashion Life]