We're enjoying all of the Wall Street Journal coverage about Michelle Obama and her sartorial choices. Last week it was about what she wore on The View. This week's Michelle missive reveals the name of the designer behind the purple "fist bump" sheath dress, and so many of Michelle's great looks: Chicago-based designer Maria Pinto.



Maria's designs are deceptively simple, with sculptural but unfussy details. In addition to some lovely formal wear and cocktail dresses, she has a luxurious line of wraps made from exotic materials, including velvet and feathers. Don't get scared by the materials, this isn't a Renn-Faire line! Oprah and her BFF Gayle King are also fans of Maria, and you certainly won't see them at a jousting tournament.

You can find Maria's clothes and accessories, which range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, at Saks Fifth Avenue, Barneys and Takashimaya in New York. She also has a Chicago boutique in the works, and we expect she will be extremely busy between now and November 4th.

Check out some highlights from the Spring and Fall collections in the gallery.