Fashion and Politics in 2016
Melania Trump Has Her Pick of These Designers For Inauguration Day
Michelle Obama paid close attention to fashion throughout her time in the White House, and that was something we didn't ignore. In 2016, 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. This past year, fashion and politics collided a number of times, and not only when Michelle was in the room.
Melania Trump, who will now take the reins as FLOTUS, 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 or, controversially, applauding her for choosing their clothing. It's even reported that Ralph Lauren will dress Melania, as well as the rest of the Trump family, for inaugural events.
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 14 most important moments that happened around the world.
1 Melania Trump Sparked Controversy in Her Pussy-Bow Blouse
2 Sophie Theallet Encouraged Designers to Steer Clear of Dressing Melania
3 Stefano Gabbana Thanked Melania For Wearing His Dress
4 Hillary Clinton's DNC Pantsuit Was Not Like Any Other Pantsuit
5 The British Prime Minister Got Called Out For Leopard Heels and a Short Hemline
6 Hillary United 2 Political Parties With 1 Blazer
7 Designers Got Political at Fashion Week
8 Ivanka Trump Encouraged Followers to Shop Her Look Throughout the Election
9 Celebrities Took a Political Stance While Getting Dressed
10 Vogue Endorsed a Presidential Candidate For the First Time
11 Safety Pins Became More Than a Style Statement
12 #PantSuitNation Became More Than a Secret Facebook Group
13 Ken Bone's Red Izod Sweater Became Iconic
14 Michelle Obama Wore Versace to the Final State Dinner
