Washington, DC, has been the epicentre of action in the fashion world over the past few days as the second inauguration of Donald Trump took place. Style statements were made, memes generated, and we witnessed some of the finest couture creations. Ivanka Trump, daughter of Donald Trump who has remained low key this year, certainly brought her A-game to various events.
She arrived dressed to the nines at the 2025 Liberty Ball, wearing a timeless Givenchy haute couture gown. What made the gown particularly special was its homage to the elegant and classic style of actress Audrey Hepburn, specifically her role in the film Sabrina. The haute couture gown's design was inspired by Givenchy's archives from 1953.
Ivanka's outfit was a bustier gown with an overskirt in off-white silk taffeta, embellished with black hand-printed and threaded floral motifs. The French luxury fashion house has been making headlines ever since Sarah Burton left Alexander McQueen and was named the creative director of Givenchy. However, Ivanka's tribute to Audrey received mixed reactions from fashion critics and watchdogs.
Diet Prada wrote on its Instagram page, "LVMH-owned Givenchy is now helmed by Sarah Burton, who built her career in fashion working alongside Alexander McQueen, who famously said, ‘I want people to be afraid of the women I dress.’ I don’t think Ivanka Trump is who he meant." They also criticised the gown for not meeting couture standards.
"Why are the appliqués so small? It’s g.