Peter Soronen Alludes Ikram May Be Michelle Obama's Stylist Again

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It was only recently revealed that Meredith Koop had been working for Michelle Obama as her stylist.
But according to new rumours today, the U.S. First Lady has already found someone else to help her with her wardrobe choices.
According to designer Peter Soronen, whose creations are regularly worn by Mrs Obama, Ms Koop, 29, is 'gone already'.

In a panel discussion at the New York Public Library last night, he said: 'We heard that she's gone already. So I'm not even sure who it is right now.'
Ellen Carey, who manages Mr Soronen's wholesale trade, told New York Magazine that she had also heard the same rumour.
She said: 'You never know. Ikram might be back,' referring to Chicago boutique owner Ikram Goldman, who worked in an unofficial capacity as a stylist for Mrs Obama for many years, sending designer pieces from her store. Read More [Daily Mail]