Fashion insiders have known about Isabel Toledo for years – they call her a designer's designer.

But most of America had never heard of her until Michelle Obama walked out on Inauguration Day wearing a lemongrass lace dress and coat designed by Toledo. It made her a household name.

We were there with her on Inauguration day, so eight months later, how's she doing? We went back to pay a visit, and boy, has her life changed.

Check out our behind-the-scenes photos by CNN Producer Ethel Bass.

The famed Inauguration Day dress.

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