American designers ruled at Biden inauguration

In an inauguration ceremony like no other, the Bidens and their supporters used fashion to call for a new era of unity.

Lauren SamsFashion editor

Jan 21, 2021 – 6.30am

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In politics as in fashion, appearances are everything.

As President Joseph R. Biden was sworn in this morning, Australian time, he made a call for unity to a deeply divided nation – and he did it in navy Ralph Lauren, against a phalanx of Democrats, including Vice-President Kamala Harris, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and his wife, Dr Jill Biden, who also wore varying shades of the colour of their party, blue.

Lauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more.