Michelle Obama paid close attention to fashion
throughout her time in the White House, and that was something we
didn't ignore. This year, we spent plenty of time writing about and
analyzing her outfits, applauding her support for new designers and her
ability to stay true to her signature style.
In 2016, fashion and politics collided a number of times, and not only when Michelle was in the room.
Melania Trump, who will take the reins as FLOTUS in January, has
already sparked controversy and made statements through her clothing on
the campaign trail.
And now labels are taking a firm stance against
dressing her, while some designers are all for it. Before the election, celebrities endorsed presidential candidates
with small accessories or tees, but they announced their pride in a big
way on Instagram. You can bet the internet had a response.
Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Theresa May was criticized for her looks, and designers at Fashion Week tapped into politics, too. Read up on the 13 most important moments that happened around the world
1Melania Trump Sparked Controversy in Her Pussy-Bow Blouse
Melania chose many vibrant ensembles throughout the
course of the 2016 election, but her Gucci pussy-bow caused chaos.
Twitter users and websites posted memes and wrote articles highlighting
the shirt style and analyzing its meaning. At its deepest, many people
thought Melania was subtly commenting on Donald Trump's Access Hollywood
interview sound bite with Billy Bush, which had recently come to light:
"When you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab them
by the p*ssy," he'd said.
2Hillary Clinton's DNC Pantsuit Was Not Like Any Other Pantsuit
It's rare to spot British Prime Minister Theresa May
on the job in a classic pump. Instead, she walks the streets in her
leopard pumps with pride. But recently, Theresa was also criticized for the short hemline on her cocktail dress
at the Pride of Britain Awards. If anything, her powerful style moves
are proof that political leaders can (and should) wear what they like,
despite any backlash.
The lapels on Hillary Clinton's Ralph Lauren blazer
(along with Bill Clinton and Tim Kaine's ties) were purple. The shade
is a blend of red and blue, the colors of the Republican and Democratic
parties. The symbolic gesture came at a time when plenty of Americans
were feeling hopeless, after Hillary lost the race for presidency to Donald Trump. This statement was made during Hillary's concession speech, and it was certainly the uplift we needed to see.
For Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri's first Dior collection, she sent feminist graphic tees down the runway and opened up a brand-new political conversation. Meanwhile, at NYFW, a "F*ck Trump dress" was revealed, Opening Ceremony urged showgoers to vote, and Alice + Olivia designer Stacey Bendet wore an "I'm With Her" skirt to her own presentation. Finally, at London Fashion Week, designer Ashish Gupta presented his line in a t-shirt that read "Immigrant." Initially a response to the Brexit, the piece was widely requested and made shoppable following the US election and Donald Trump's order to "build a wall."
6Ivanka Trump Encouraged Followers to Shop Her Look Throughout the Election
After wearing a baby pink sheath dress from her own line to the RNC, Ivanka's brand tweeted a shopping link almost immediately. Later, after her father, Donald Trump, won the election, she appeared on 60 Minutes with her family, subtly flashing a $10,800 bracelet from her collection.
Again, Ivanka's PR team sent a blast on the jewelry piece to editors
and shared a style alert on Twitter. "White House as QVC. It has
started," New York Times reporter Eric Lipton commented.
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