The Best Fashion Moments From the US Presidential Inauguration 2021
From the designers to the details, here's everything you need to know.
From the designers to the details, here's everything you need to know.
1KamalaVPOTUS, Kamala Harris opted for a full look by the 2020 CFDA American Emerging Designer of the Year, Christopher John Rogers. She went on to accessorise her look with pearls by Puerto Rican-American designer Wilfredo Rosado. She also adorned a David Yurman lapel pin featuring the American flag, and Manolo Blahnik heels with the double-breasted royal purple coat and dress. Beyond making a major fashion statement, Kamala's choice of colour seems to be a gentle nod to the Women's Suffrage movement.
2MichelleFormer first lady, Michelle Obama stepped out in a deep plum set by designer Sergio Hudson. The look consisted of a long overcoat, layered over a turtleneck jumper, wide-leg trousers and a statement buckle belt. She also wore black leather gloves, Stuart Weitzman suede boots, and a black face mask to bring the entire look together.
3HillaryOn Inauguration day, Hillary Clinton opted for a bright purple Ralph Lauren pantsuit, paired with a ruffled scarf, an aubergine coat and a black face mask.
4LadyLady Gaga performed the national anthem at the Presidential Inauguration, wearing a custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture look designed by Daniel Roseberry. The look comprised of a navy, cashmere fitted jacket and skirt in washed red silk faille, with a symbolic, gilded dove of peace brooch. She paired the look with a bright red lip and an ornate updo.
5JenniferJ.Lo performed 'This Land Is Your Land' and 'America the Beautiful' at the Presidential Inauguration 2021. She donned Chanel, head-to-toe, wearing a long tweed coat with gold buttons, a ruffled blouse, and wide-leg pants. She further accessorised the look with statement earrings and pearl bracelets, with her hair in a high ponytail.
6JillFor her President-elect husband's swearing in ceremony, Dr Jill Biden wore a turquoise tweed coat with velvet lapels, paired with a matching dress and face mask by New York–based designer Markarian. Biden's ensemble continues a jewel-toned theme from the First Lady—marking her commitment to supporting emerging American designers.
7LauraFor the 46th Presidential Inauguration, wife of George Bush and former first Lady, Laura Bush donned a dark grey dress with a single-breasted pale blue coat and black lapels over the top. She accessorised the look with a pearl necklace, sheer black tights, black loafers with bow accents, and a grey face mask.
8MeenaVice President Kamala Harris's niece, bestselling author and American lawyer, Meena Harris went for a monochromatic look by Ulla Johnson on Inauguration day. A ruffled green top and a matching skirt with a Coach shearling jacket in a similar tone completed the look. She accessorised her ensemble with jewellery from Ana Khouri and Temple St. Clair.
9AmandaThe youngest poet in American history to mark the transition of presidential power, Amanda Gorman delivered a powerful original poem, 'The Hill We Climb' on Inauguration day. She wore a sunny yellow double-breasted coat over a white poplin shirt and a black leather pencil skirt, accessorising it with a fiery-red satin headband and black leather pumps; all Prada. She also wore a symbolic ring with a caged bird and earrings gifted by Oprah.
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