This isn’t the first time Dr. Biden has incorporated unity into her wardrobe for a major political milestone. For President Biden’s inauguration in 2021, she selected a Markarian ocean blue tweed coat and dress, symbolizing trust and stability and a Gabriela Hearst evening gown embroidered with the state and territory flowers of the U.S.

Observers of the intersection of fashion and politics recognized the pointed message in Dr. Biden's palette for the morning. While her party was transferring power of the Executiv

Dressed in a Ralph Lauren coat, gloves and pumps in a vibrant shade of bipartisan violet — blending the blue linked with the Democratic party and the red associated with Republicans — Dr. Biden joined her husband, President Joe Biden, at Monday’s swearing-in, in keeping with political tradition.

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,

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.

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

Jill Biden's bipartisan purple outfit at Donald Trump's inauguration symbolized political unity, blending Democratic blue and Republican red to send a powerful message of collaboration across party lines.

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

Dr. Jill Biden stands with President Biden on Jan. 20 in a Ralph Lauren look styled by Bailey Moon. | Credit: Getty Images The public nature and tradition of a White House office guaranteed ...

The White House has unveiled Melania Trump’s official portrait, a black-and-white photograph by Régine Mahaux.

Vanity Fair Since Martha Washington’s appearance on George Washington’s Inauguration Day, the fashion choices of the First Ladies have been closely observed, analyzed, and symbolically presented.

As Women's Wear Daily noted, Melania Trump's outfit is a departure from tradition. She usually prefers European designs for her daily wardrobe. The fashion-focused outlet reported that Melania's personal stylist, Herve Pierre, orchestrated the outfit in collaboration with several U.S.-based designers specifically for the inauguration.