Sophie Grgoire-Trudeau puts Canadian fashion in the spotlight on U.S. visit

Of everything Justin Trudeau is hoping to accomplish in Washington, D.C., this week, it's doubtful that "showcasing Canadian fashion" is very high on the list.

And yet, thanks to his wife (and new Michelle Obama bestie) Sophie Grgoire-Trudeau, the prime minister's presence in the U.S. capital has been doing just that for better or for worse since Wednesday, when his debut official visit began.

Many eyes were on the Trudeau family as they emerged from their plane at Andrews Air Force Base no shortage of them watching for what "Canada's latest fashion icon" chose to wear for her journey.

Much to the delight of homegrown style supporters,Grgoire-Trudeauappeared on the(airport) runwayin acustom-made pantsuit by Montreal-based designer DUY,earringsby Toronto jewelry designerDean Davidson and nude heels from the Canadian footwear brandAldo.

Later that evening, the Trudeausattended a reception in Washingtonhosted by Canada 2020. The prime minister's wife once again highlighted her own country's fashion chops by wearing a floral jacket by theToronto-based contemporarywomenswearbrandEllie Mae.

Grammy award-winning Canadian R&B artistThe Weekndwas also there.

Canadian style was in the spotlight once again Thursday morning when Prime Minister Trudeau and his wifejoined U.S.President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama,at an arrival ceremonyon the South Lawn of the White House.

Grgoire-Trudeau thrilled fashion lovers with hervibrant red and fuscia dress, custom-printed with silk floral appliqus by Toronto-based Romanian-born designerLucian Matis.

She accessorized the piece with pumpsby Iranian-bornCanadian designer Elle AyoubZadeh for her brand Zvelle and a simple red Aldo clutch.

And Grgoire-Trudeauwasn't the only one who went forCanadian chic.

Michelle, a fashion icon in her own right, chose to wear a green dress by Tanya Taylor, who was raised in Toronto but now resides inNew York City.

Later, the duo spoke at an International Women's Day event forLet Girls Learn, a U.S. government initiative to "ensure adolescent girls get the education they deserve."

It was there that the U.S. president's wife introduced Grgoire-Trudeau as "my soulmate" and praised her as a funny, beautiful role model. She also spoke about Grgoire-Trudeau'srole as a mother to three children, calling heryoungest Trudeau childHadrien's curly hair"delicious."

Their new friendship was put to the test rather quickly, however, when FLOTUS lost her balance as she walked off stage.Grgoire-Trudeau passed with flying colours by spinning around to catch her fellow fashionista and girls' education advocate.

On Thursday evening, both Grgoire-Trudeau and Michelle Obama arrived at the long-anticipated White House state dinner the first for a Canadian prime minister in 19 years wearing Canadian designsonce again.

Grgoire-Trudeau chose another gown by Lucian Matis, thrilling the designer, who tweeted: "Sophie Trudeau wearing Lucian Matis twice in one day!!!

Michelle, for her part, wore Jason Wu. TheTaiwanese-Canadian fashion designer, now located in New York,also designed the outfits she wore to both of her husband'sinauguration ceremonies.

See more photos from Trudeau's Washington visit in the gallery below, and check back here as we update this page with news of his wife's fashion choices.