"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.

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,

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.

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.

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

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

First lady Melania Trump stood behind President-elect Donald Trump as he took the oath of office Monday. The navy blue boater hat she wore covered her eyes almost entirely, which she paired with a double-breasted coat and a pencil skirt in the same color.

For the second swearing-in, Trump did conform to historical norms by choosing an American designer for her hat and coat.

Discover Melania Trump's stunning navy wide-brimmed hat on Inauguration Day. Learn about the American designer behind the fashion statement.

While red baseball caps have become synonymous with President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump made her own millinery-related fashion statement, sporting a navy wide-brimmed hat by an American designer on Inauguration Day.