

The color purple, which was also worn by former First Lady Michelle Obama and former Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Clinton, had a significant meaning at the inauguration, as the hue “represents a blending and coming together of the red and blue, which are the two colors that represent each of the major political parties in the U.S.,” according to Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute. Harris looked to Christopher John Rogers for her inauguration look, which consisted of a purple coat and dress accessorized with a David Yurman American flag pin. The color blue was chosen to “signify trust, confidence and stability,” according to Markarian. The first lady wore a custom blue Markarian coat, dress and matching face mask for the ceremony, which were embellished with Swarovski pearls and crystals placed in a floral pattern. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris, First Lady Jill Biden and President Joe Biden on the Capitol steps at the presidential inauguration - Credit: APīiden’s and Harris’ historic inauguration had a big impact on American fashion.īoth First Lady Jill Biden and Harris chose emerging American designers for their meaningful sartorial looks. January 2021: President Joe Biden’s Inauguration Puts a Spotlight on American Fashion Here, WWD breaks down all the biggest fashion news stories of 2021 by month so far. The year also saw several historic moments in the fashion world, such as at President Joe Biden’s and Vice President Kamala Harris’ inauguration, which put a spotlight back on American fashion, and at the recent Paris Couture Week, which saw Pyer Moss designer Kerby Jean-Raymond make history as the first Black designer to earn a spot on the coveted calendar. Photos of Nastia Liukin's Tokyo Olympics Style Standout Fashion Moments from the 2021 NBA Draft: See the Photos While last year’s biggest news stories centered around the immediate impact of the pandemic, 2021 saw major design houses change their structures with new chief executive officers and creative directors - like at LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, which expanded its partnership with designer Virgil Abloh - and embark on major new ventures, such as Gucci and Balenciaga’s “The Hacking Project,” to continue their business’ recovery.īehind the Scenes Photos from the 2022 Pirelli Calendar As the coronavirus pandemic extended into 2021, major brands and companies strove to bounce back from its impact on business with new initiatives and shakeups that dominated the year’s news cycle.
