The recent state dinner hosted by the Bidens for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan and his wife, Yuko Kishida, was a glamorous affair filled with cherry blossoms, silk and glass butterflies, and a performance by Paul Simon. However, the real highlight of the evening was the fashion statement made by Dr. Jill Biden in an Oscar de la Renta evening dress.
The dress, designed by Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim, featured a stunning watery fade from sapphire blue to light silver and was covered in hand-embroidered floral geometric beading. This choice of attire was not just a fashion statement, but a strategic move to connect with the longstanding relationship between Oscar de la Renta and almost every first lady since Jackie Kennedy.
As the election season heats up, the fashion choices of Dr. Biden and Mrs. Trump are becoming increasingly important. Each appearance and outfit is carefully curated to convey a message to the public. Dr. Biden’s commitment to sustainability and re-wearing clothes speaks to her husband’s climate policies, while Mrs. Trump’s luxury brand choices reflect the financial success her husband has made a selling point.
Both women are gearing up for more public appearances in the coming weeks, with Mrs. Trump scheduled to be a star guest at a Log Cabin Republican fund-raiser at Mar-a-Lago and Dr. Biden hosting another state dinner for educators as part of the “Teacher of the Year” celebrations. The costume drama may play out behind closed doors, but the impact of their fashion choices will be visible to all.
