DVF, Thakoon Both Submitting Inaugural Ball Designs for Michelle Obama...

Michelle Obama ♥'s Thakoon. Above, wearing the designer twice.

Both Diane von Furstenberg and Thakoon Panichgul have submitted designs to Michelle Obama for the Inaugural Ball according to Mrs-O.org:
Though surely Mrs. O’s dress for the Inaugural Ball will remain a secret until its debut, we can at least begin to pull together an informed short list.  Per NY Mag, both Diane von Furstenberg and Thakoon have submitted designs. Though Thakoon didn’t exactly confirm, we can read between the lines with great delight.  Last night at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award dinner Diane Von Furstenberg told us she has submitted sketches for Michelle Obama’s inaugural ball gown. “Well, they asked me to.” she said. Thakoon Panichgul, one of Michelle’s favorite designers, tried to remain elusive when we asked if he’d submitted sketches. “Um … we’ll see what happens,” he said with a devilish smirk.  (Also see "Who will dress the Obama's for the Inaugural Ball.")
A few looks from Diane Von Furstenberg's Spring 2009 collection (below)


DVF Spring 2009 show (in its entirety, 10:51).  I'm a HUGE fan of her fabulous printed mini dresses.


A few looks from Thakoon's Spring 2009 collection (below)

Thakoon Spring 2009 show (in its entirety, 10:53)