Dr. Jill Bidenhas chosen a look that reflects a new era for many Americans as the Trump Administration comes to an end andPresident Joe Bidentakes office on this historic Inauguration Day.
The incoming First Lady of the United States arrived to the inauguration in Washington D.C. on Wednesday wearing a custom ocean blueMarkariandress and coat ensemble.
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Markarian designer Alexandra O’Neill, who founded the label in 2017, is “incredibly humbled to be a small part of such a historic moment,” the statement concludes.
On Tuesday night, for her first appearance in the capital city ahead of this week’s inauguration events, Dr. Biden made a statement in a purple dress and coat with a velvet tie from independent designerJonathan Cohen’supcoming fall / winter 2021 collection. She teamed the look, worn to thesolemn ceremony memorializing COVID-19’s victims, with purple gloves and a printed face mask.
AsWWDspeculated, the style choice could “signal Biden’s intent to support young fashion talent” and “embrace more sustainable fashion practices” during the next four years. The outlet also noted that Cohen was “early to the upcycle trend” and has been implementing sustainable practices since the inception of his line in 2011.
Cohen posted a photo of the First Lady wearing his design on Instagram, writing, “Waking up with immense pride and gratitude. Here’s to a new day. 💜@drbidenin#jonathancohenlast night at the COVID memorial.”
Incoming First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.Getty
“It is a true honor to have@drbidenwear Jonathan Cohen as the first family arrives in Washington DC,” the California native captioned another photo of Dr. Biden. “I am beyond humbled to play a small part in this future administration .💜”
Cohen is the son of two Mexican immigrants, who immigrated to San Diego to carve out a better life for their family.
Biden will follow the traditional swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol around noon with former presidents, Congress,A-list celeb performersand honors for the military — but the audience will be greatly pared down due tonovel coronavirusprotections coupled with massive post-insurrection security measures to ward against possible violence following the deadly riots at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Crowds of tourists have been asked to stay away asupwards of 25,000 National Guardsoldiers protect the heart of the nation’s capital.
Inaugural events, which start at 10:30 a.m. ET, will stream live onhttps://BidenInaugural.org/watchand elsewhere online includingYouTube,Facebook,TwitterandTwitch.
ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, NBC and PBS will carry the inauguration ceremonies live.
source: people.com
