Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau shows off her Canadian style in Washington

Hilary Hagerman
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Oh, Canada!

The Duchess of Cambridge fills her wardrobe with British designers like Erdem, Mulberry and Jenny Packham and U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama favours American-made garments from Jason Wu and Ralph Lauren – so it’s no surprise that Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau loves representing Canada’s up-and-coming designers.

On Thursday, Justin Trudeau’s wife attended an arrival ceremony at the White House in a stunning red and pink floral designed by Canadian designer Lucian Matis. She paired the pretty floral number with a pair of pink pumps from Toronto-based Zvelle, and a red scalloped clutch from ALDO.

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Michelle Obama called Sophie her ‘soul mate’ (Photo by REX/Shutterstock)

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While in Washington, the mom of three has already worn designs from Canadian brands DUY and Ellie Mae – so we have a feeling there’s more stunning looks to come.

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It’s not just a coincidence that Grégoire-Trudeau ends up in Canadian designs – she often works alongside close friend and (unofficial) stylist, Jessica Mulroney (yes, that Mulroney) “to make sure that we can represent Canadian designers so that everybody gets a chance.”

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“Whether Sophie wants to be known for the clothes that she wears or not, she has the power to make some changes for all kinds of Canadian designers,” Mulroney tells The Globe and Mail.

With Toronto Fashion Week just around the corner (March 14-18), here’s hoping Grégoire-Trudeau can help bring some attention to Canada’s burgeoning fashion scene.

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