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- Michelle Obama Celebrates Sasha’s 25th Birthday on Instagram - Katharina Lou Expansion Stalled by Tariffs, Factory Shortage

6/15/2026

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Michelle Obama posted an Instagram photo celebrating Sasha Obama’s 25th birthday, showing Sasha in a black dress and the women in matching dark outfits.
The post underscored Sasha’s reputation as a fashion chameleon for Gen Z audiences.
Katharina Mildren reported that expanding her Katharina Lou label to a $2-4 million business employing 11 staff is hindered by scarce ethical factories and U.S. tariffs that add over $150 to a $350 dress, cutting sales.

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Michelle Obama posted an Instagram photo celebrating Sasha Obama’s 25th birthday, showing Sasha in a black dress and the women in matching dark outfits.
The post underscored Sasha’s reputation as a fashion chameleon for Gen Z audiences.
Katharina Mildren reported that expanding her Katharina Lou label to a $2-4 million business employing 11 staff is hindered by scarce ethical factories and U.S. tariffs that add over $150 to a $350 dress, cutting sales.