Inauguration Fashion Statements -- art in action

 Artists were involved in the amazing fashion looks at the Inauguration. 

Posts and art tributes exploded online celebrating the women, their outfits, and the excitement of the moment.

Why get so worked up about coats and dresses??? Because fashion has impact and historical importance.  Armor has evolved. What is worn projects intention. Bright colors are bold choices. (art below by Glen Hanson http://glenhanson.com/about.php)

For this year, the choice of purple was often cited for its blend of blue and red. 

White was a nod to suffragettes. 

Dr. Jill Biden's evening coat and dress (designed byGabriela Hearst) included a salute to state flowers from every US state and territory.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/01/21/inauguration-day-inaugural-balls-gowns-nixed-jill-biden-smithsonian/4213485001/

And who can forget the star making moment of poet Amanda Gorman. Her words were powerful. Her bright yellow coat announced her arrival like the sun coming up.

Her "look" commanded attention. She became the guiding light for the hill her poem challenges us climb with her. And by the way – it was a Prada coat and sold out immediately. (more on her outfit and impact in this post: http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2021/01/amanda-gorman-sun-coming-up-shining.html )

Designing the outfit for a First Lady has always been an historical moment. From the selection of the designer, to the fabrics and fittings, the outfit is destined for the moment and later for the Smithsonian.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dressed-to-thrill-inaugural-ball-gowns/

This year, we also had the first woman Vice President sworn in. Wearing a purple topcoat. A solid column of strength in hue that exists because it is blended from primary colors of red and blue.

I’ll be updating this post as I find more articles and images to add. 

For now… enjoy these celebrations of an epic moment during a difficult era.

Articles with more info on the outfits....

Teen Vogue

https://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/inauguration-day-2021-fashion-moments

NPR

https://www.npr.org/sections/inauguration-day-live-updates/2021/01/21/958859948/photos-the-internets-favorite-inauguration-day-fashions

WWD (Women's Wear Daily)

https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-trends/biden-harris-inauguration-fashion-1234704935/

another genius design moment was the choice of flags along the mall. The movement and color suggested crowds without the risk of a large gathering during Covid.