Inauguration
It Is a Relief to Want to Write About Political Fashion Again
There's still so much work to be done, but the jolt of joy brought by clothing on Inauguration Day is deeply encouraging.
Wearing Sergio Hudson, VP Kamala Harris Continued to Show Support for Black Designers at the Inaugural Concert
Her all-black tuxedo coat and sequin cocktail dress made an uplifting fashion statement.
Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman Radiated From the Stage in Sunny Prada
The look included earrings gifted by none other than Oprah.
Michelle Obama Steals the Sartorial Spotlight in Sergio Hudson at the Presidential Inauguration
The former First Lady brought capital-F-Fashion to the U.S. Capitol.
Jennifer Lopez Wears White Chanel Sequins to Perform at Inauguration
America the beautiful, indeed.
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Dr. Jill Biden Wears Custom Markarian to the 2021 Presidential Inauguration
The First Lady showed her support for yet another emerging American designer.
The Most Influential Personal Style Bloggers, Takeaway Trends from Pre-Fall, and Everything Inauguration
Inaugural Fashion Roundup: The big style news from this week's presidential festivities was Michelle Obama's (second) Jason Wu inaugural ball dress, but there were plenty of other great style moments, too. We also led you through the rest of the FLOTUS's ensembles, including Thom Browne for the public Inauguration appearances, Naeem Khan at church, and Reed Krakoff at the swearing-in. First Lady Fashion History Lesson: Take a look back at 50 years of Inaugural style from the First Ladies of yore, plus learn why a FLOTUS's hairstyle matters more than you think. The Reigning Style Blog Stars: We compiled all the data, did our research, and ranked the most influential personal style bloggers right now. Did your favorite streetwalker make the cut?
Anna Wintour Skips Inauguration, But Takes In Couture With the US Ambassador to France
Was Anna Wintour killing two birds with one stone at the Paris couture shows today? Despite her heavy involvement in Barack Obama's reelection campaign, Wintour was front row at Raf Simons' highly-anticipated second Dior couture show in Paris during today's Inauguration. A natural problem-solver and multi-tasker, however, Wintour didn't let her distance from the U.S. Capitol affect her political networking game.
Katy Perry Wore a Tiny Version of Aretha Franklin's Famous Bow Hat to the Inauguration
Perry chose to give a little r-e-s-p-e-c-t to Aretha Franklin, who famously sang at Obama's first Inauguration back in 2009. She tweeted the above picture and said, "Big inauguration, tiny Aretha hat."
Michelle Obama's Subtle Inauguration Quick Change
Michelle Obama made some quick changes today.
Robin Givhan Makes a Timely (and Temporary?) Return to the Washington Post
Perhaps last year's biggest shocker within the fashion media circle was Newsweek's sudden layoff of Robin Givhan. The Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion journalist, best known in recent years for her analysis of the wardrobes of political figures (especially of the FLOTUS), joined Newsweek from the Washington Post in 2010. So, has she made a return to the DC paper? Sort of!