"Whether it was her ivory Gabriela Hearst coat with the embroidery of the flowers of all the states and territories sending a message of unity, or the sunflower added to her Lapointe dress as a display of support for Ukraine," he continued.

During Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20, 2025, First Lady Jill Biden wore a striking bipartisan violet ensemble designed by Ralph Lauren. Her choice of color symbolized a call for unity,

Jill Biden's purple outfit sparked chatter online, with many noting its similarity to the ensemble worn by Kamala Harris at Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration

It is tradition for each First Lady to donate one of her fashion ensembles to be put on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Last December, when stylist Bailey Moon visited Washington D.

Fashion took center stage, with prominent figures like Melania Trump, Jill Biden, and Kamala Harris making a statement.

Melania Trump and Jill Biden both wore outfits by American designers to Donald Trump's inauguration.

As the world watches for the transition of power on Inauguration Day, the fashion industry eyes the ensembles of the first ladies.

Melania Trump made an elegant sartorial statement on Inauguration Day, donning a navy wide-brimmed hat by American designer Eric Javits. Javits described dressing the first lady as "one of the greatest honors" of his career.

With her eyes almost entirely obscured by the rim of her wool boater-style hat, Melania Trump stood next to president-elect Donald Trump on stage at the inauguration ceremony as he pledged the oath of allegiance.

Joe Biden said "welcome home" to Donald Trump as he arrived at the North Portico of the White House a few moments ago. Neither president responded to shouted questions from reporters before walking into the White House. Just before Trump's arrival, Biden was asked how he was feeling today - his last day at the White House.

New president’s wife chose to wear a dark, high-necked coat and a boater hat to celebrate her husband’s second inauguration