Ivanka Trump and Usha Vance, the wife of Vice President-elect JD Vance, sparked a backlash from some liberals after wearing custom Oscar de la Renta dresses to pre-inauguration events in Washington D.C. over the weekend. Ivanka wore a stunning off-shoulder gown with crystal and pearl floral embroidery to a candlelight dinner at the National Building Museum, where she mingled with tech figures like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Usha, who attended the Vice President’s dinner, wore a noir velvet gown with asymmetric floral accents and a sweetheart neckline.
Both dresses, designed by the iconic Oscar de la Renta brand, triggered calls for a boycott from some on the political left, who were outraged that the fashion house dressed women associated with the Trump and Vance families. Critics on social media condemned the brand for supporting “fascism” and “morally bankrupt” figures, invoking historical comparisons to Nazi-era fashion.
Oscar de la Renta, founded by the late Dominican designer known for dressing U.S. First Ladies, has been a staple in political circles. Despite the backlash, many fans of the brand continued to praise its designs, though several prominent critics vowed to stop supporting the brand.
Meanwhile, in a high-energy rally, President-elect Donald Trump addressed a crowd at the Capital One Arena, outlining his plans for a robust first day in office. He vowed to sign close to 200 executive orders, focusing on border security, energy costs, and dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Trump also promised to take strong action on immigration, signaling a record-breaking deportation effort and aggressive border security measures.
Throughout the weekend, Ivanka’s family, including her daughter Kai and Tiffany Trump, looked their best at various events, with Trump promising a busy first day back in office, during which he would deliver on key campaign promises.
