Ahead of Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday (January 20), several pre-inauguration events have been held across Washington D.C. The Trumps, Republicans, and Trump’s inner circle turned out for private dinners and fireworks in a show of strength. Their sartorial choices said as much. As we saw throughout Trump’s previous presidential tenure, clothing and fashion played a significant part in the Trumpian narrative. Where Melania Trump’s choice of dress could propel a designer into the discourse and subtle and not-so-hidden messages were communicated through clothing. A ceremony or presidential engagement look can be a show of strength, stoicism, or defiance.
