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Michelle Obama’s second inauguration ball gown to be displayed

At a ball celebrating his second inauguration, President Obama bows to Michelle Obama, who is wearing the Jason Wu gown that is to be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution.
(Charles Dharapak / Associated Press)
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Michelle Obama’s ruby-colored, Jason Wu-designed second inauguration ball gown has gone on loan to the Smithsonian Institution for at least a year. Usually the Smithsonian exhibits gowns worn only at first inaugurations, but this dress has drawn so much interest, the institution is making an exception. [Chicago Tribune]

Kanye West and Vogue Editor in Chief Anna Wintour reportedly were spotted lunching at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Friday, and sources told Page Six that Kanye was pushing to get fiance Kim Kardashian a Vogue cover. [Page Six]

After the data security breach that compromised customers’ debit and credit card information, Target is investing $5 million in a cybersecurity coalition, the retailer announced Monday. [WWD]

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Sarah Jessica Parker is hitting the road to promote her new shoe collection for Nordstrom, and the retailer has launched a Web page with a schedule of her appearances -- March 6 at the Grove here in Los Angeles -- as well as a listing of all the stores where the shoes will be available beginning Feb. 28. [Nordstrom]

Usher wore a custom-made Lorraine Schwartz diamond Mockingjay brooch to accessorize his Calvin Klein tux at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. [The Cut]

Fashion designer Steven Alan has come out with a collection of housewares for West Elm. [The Cut]

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