Pearl Power at The Inauguration
Pearl power is seen at the inauguration. The United States comes together to show the power of democracy and fashion. Kamala Harris is the first Asian, African American woman as Vice-President. She joins the list of one but many will follow. The supporters for this day is the power of many women.
The fashion is a show of color, personality, and solidarity. Harris’ pearls are a homage to the sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha. Many women wore pearls in solidarity to Harris. The pearl is a show of great rarity and worth. These women are just that.
Harris’ Fashion
Harris is wearing Christopher John Rogers to the swearing-in ceremony. The fashion remains true to the simple minimal fashion Harris is often seen wearing. The purple represents unity and is in honor of Shirley Chisholm. She did not sport her traditional chucks for the day. She is wearing a pair of black pumps. The evening she is wearing Sergio Hudson. This black dress went from a ball gown to a cocktail dress. This was sleek and elegant. She is setting fashion trends.
The clear choice to use black designers for her fashion on this day demonstrates that black designers can be luxvsiourious and glamourous. Taking away the they are just street and urban designers. Hudson is honored by the fashion choice brings these designers to the front of design and style.
Women Honoring Harris Fashion
Jill Biden’s Fashion
Jill Biden’s evening gown designed by, Gabriela Hearst, designer known for unity. Hearst states on Instagram, “Unity is the main inspiration for the creation of the Ensemble. Unity makes strength and it is needed for the road ahead.”
This cashmere coat and gown covered in embroider flowers representing the states and territories of the United States. The quote, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn,” Benjamin Franklin embroider on the lining.
Biden’s inauguration fashion is:
- Wing & Weft designed the patten leather gloves for the day, the gloves for the evening gown, and the memorial the day before inauguration for COVID-19. This is the last glove designer in the garment district
- Jonathan Cohen designed the purple dress and coat for victims of Covid-19 memorial service
- Alexandra O’Neill designed the blue tweed coat with velvet cuffs and the embellished dress with Swarovski crystals and pearls.This is signifying trust, confidence, and stability.
- Jimmy Choo heels for the blue tweed coat.
Amanda Gorman’s Fashion
Amanda Gorman, poet laureate is wearing Prada. The ring was a gift f’s rom Oprah Winfrey. She had given a ring to Maya Angelou and wanted to continue the tradition. The ring is a bird cage with a bird in there. This reminds Gorman of Maya’s poetry. Winfrey all gifted a pair of gold hoop earrings by designer Nikos Koulis, his passion for jewelry is a sharp outlook and authentic passion.
Former First Ladies Fashion
Hudson designed Michelle Obama’s fabulous look. This is a monochromatic burgundy turtleneck sweater and wide-legged bootcut pants, with a structured coat. The leather gold belt is also from Hudson. Obama noted for her choice of black designers often and fashion that states I am here to play. Her gloves designed by J.Crew gloves
Laura Bush a lady who is often seen wearing pearls, much like her mother-in-law Barbara Bush. Bush remained comfortable throughout the day with flats with bows. She is wearing a knee-length and classic cut dark gray dress.
Hillary Clinton fashion choice is color of unity and optimism designed by Ralph Lauren. She stayed true to her love of pant suits. Did Clinton influence some of Kamala’s fashion choices?
Surprise fashionista Bernie Sanders
Did you feel the “bern?” Bernie Sanders is the talk of social media over his gloves. A gift he received 5 years ago, no you can get yourself a pair they are all sold out. Jen Ellis made the recycled mittens in 2016. He did not sport the pearls but stole the fashion show.
The power of what fashion represented this day was well thought out and meaningful. The power of women is seen in the unity and strength of a pearl. What was your favorite fashion or moment of the day?
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