AceShowbiz - On September 6, Malia Obama attended the opening ceremony of the 50th annual Deauville American Film Festival in Deauville, France. She stepped onto the red carpet to promote short film, "The Heart," which marked her directorial debut.

Obama rocked the late designer Vivienne Westwood's striking creations. She wore a black, gray, white, and red plaid off-the-shoulder corset top and a blue and white plaid asymmetrical skirt from Westwood's fall 2024 collection. The corset top featured Westwood's signature textured details while the skirt cascaded down with high-low hems.

Obama paired her outfit with knee-high black boots and minimal makeup, letting her long, auburn hair flow naturally. She expressed her admiration for Westwood, referring to her as a "queen" while acknowledging her limited knowledge of fashion.

Despite a hint of nervousness as she rarely makes red carpet appearance, Obama exuded confidence. "I've never done anything like this," she remarked. "So I'm a little bit terrified but mostly excited."

Malia Obama's appearance at the festival culminated in her receiving the inaugural Young Spirit Award for her short film. The award recognizes emerging talent in the film industry, and Obama's film, which she presented under the name Malia Ann, explores themes of loss, forgiveness, and the power of human connection.