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All eyes were on the First Lady as she chose a striking red Alexander McQueen dress to greet Chinese President Hu Jintao at the Washington state dinner
The arrival of Chinese President Hu Jintao in Washington signalled an the start of an important round of negotiations between his country and the US this week.
But all eyes were on Michelle Obama and her bold choice of dress as the American president and his wife hosted an elaborate state dinner.
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The First Lady looked stunning in a red petal print silk gown by Alexander McQueen.
Cementing her fashion icon status Michelle combined glamour with her own daring dress sense.
Kate Betts, author of the book Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and the Power of Style explained Michelle's choice:
"Red is an obvious colour because in China it means good luck, but you expect an American or an American-based designer for an occasion like this. But she's always surprising, and that's why we're all riveted by her."