The Dictator | Where to find Michelle Obama’s Halloween outfit?

Why don’t fashion magazines write about fashion any more? I read about Michelle Obama dancing to Thriller on Halloween (on vogue.com), but it didn’t say who made her clothes! I love that top. Would you know where I can get one?
Knit Wit, Central

The Dictator rules: Well, no, I don’t know, specifically, who made her clothes, or anyone else from that factory for that matter. Now, here’s a less obtuse answer: 3.1 Phillip Lim. Rather than don a costume, the American first lady hosted her last Halloween event at the White House in a chic jacquard crew­neck pullover from the 3.1 Phillip Lim autumn-winter 2016 collection. We greatly admire the woman, but we would have preferred a little more effort. Take, for example, her 2009 outfit – a subtle and appropriate catwoman costume composed of cute cat ears, gorgeous make-up, a leopard-print top and simple black trousers. Effortless, dignified, and so much better than Jackie Kennedy’s bizarre garment-bag-over-the-head costume in 1962. (Do yourself a favour and look that one up.)

But we digress. Said knit top is indeed a pullover, but it’s so much more as well, from the dark gold to the over­lapping panels of chenille jacquard wool and the asymmetric split, ending in strips of fabric like the hem of a carwash skirt. That colour, named “dark sulfur” by the brand, is available in Hong Kong for HK$6,190, as is a black and grey colourway (also HK$6,190). Obama paired hers with choco­late brown leggings and ankle boots, as well as gold hoop earrings. Phillip Lim sent it down the runway over his origami-pleat yellow and black houndstooth trousers (HK$5,190). It could even look great over a pencil skirt or silky slip dress.

Where can I buy a pair of those fur trainers? I like the high-low mix and I’ve lost my taste and patience for uncomfortable but beautiful shoes!
Furry Friends, Stubbs Road