![]() ![]() She has taken a look at the rule book and turned the page. ![]() She has consistently articulated over the years what has been in the hearts and minds of so many. She is relatable and she is aspirational. She is stunning and she represents what is possible. "This particular outfit is about the woman wearing it more than anything," Koop wrote. While the stylist offered up plenty of praise to Hudson for his "exceptional" designs, she also gave most of the credit for the look to Obama herself, saying that the clothes simply allowed the former FLOTUS to stand out and represent who she is to America. "It felt modern and more how women tend to dress," Koop said. Koop also explained that she had first considered styling Obama in matching plum-dyed shoes, mask, and gloves but decided "last minute" to go with black accessories. "That’s a cute story, but it wasn’t the intention," she wrote. ![]() She dubbed the First Lady's outfit as "wineberry plum" and then revealed that it wasn't a political statement to opt for "bi-partisan purple" as many outlets had assumed. Practical beautiful pants." And because she wanted to channel "sleek, chic and modern" she opted for dark, jewel tones and blacks and grays instead of brighter hues. This article was originally published on Vogue.Koop revealed that she immediately knew she wanted pants for the day: "Ah, the liberation of pants! No skirts, no dresses. One last question I promised the Vogue team I would ask: Can we expect a knitwear collab from the two of you? Maybe that’s because we’re all women, or maybe it’s because we’ve had big outfits in the past, but I think people are definitely going to be paying more attention. Amongst Dr Biden and Kamala and Meena and me, though, I guess there is kind of some anticipation about what we’re going to put out there in terms of fashion. I love New York for its fashion community, especially the parts that are created through Instagram, so working with a designer from that scene who was able to create something formal was perfect.Įlla, how does it feel to be helping to define the Biden-Harris administration’s style?ĮE: It’s something that I think a lot of people in the past also haven’t put as much emphasis on, especially because you didn’t really think that certain people were going to be throwing outfits out there. Women in politics often have these feelings of having to suppress their style or their individuality to fit into these boxy suits.… I don’t mean that you have to rebel and stick up your middle finger to the notion of dressing in a way that’s dignified, but for me, it was really fun to make a dress that fit the bill but was still unique.ĮE: Something that’s really important for me, especially with people I wear, is: I want to be able to see them as an artist and as a designer, and work with people who I really respect. I lived in this world, so I know in D.C., you’re mostly rocking Ann Taylor Loft. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. She wore purple seen as a symbol of bipartisanship and her pearls paid tribute to her sorority. The vice president wore Christopher John Rogers and Sergio Hudson, two young Black designers. Ella has such a point of view and a style that you don’t always think about in D.C., because, like. Bredan McDermid/Reuters Kamala Harris' Inauguration Day outfit was packed with hidden meaning. She’s someone I could 100 per cent relate to. ![]() Her inauguration outfit wowed onlookers, the star walking out to the podium wearing a red skirt and black top decorated with a striking bird brooch. that was very into formality, so I love the idea of sneaking individual style into this super-momentous occasion.ĮE: I didn’t realise how formal – or how cold – it would be!īH: That’s what I love about Ella. Lady Gaga sung the national anthem at the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in Washington DC. I used to work at a white-shoe law firm in D.C. Batsheva, what do you think you’d wear to an inauguration?īH: Well, get ready for the next one, when Kamala’s president! I make things according to my style, which is very specific and not for everyone, so it’s just amazing to be a part of something like this. ![]()
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