If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Politicians, celebrities and spectators alike arrived at the Democratic National Convention this week suited up. While the DNC, which takes place at Chicago’s United Center from Aug.
19-22, is an unlikely place to scour sartorial trends, there have already been more than a few bonafide fashion moments that make a convincing case for fashion’s place on the political stage. Naturally, the most viral fashion moment came from Vice President Kamala Harris herself, who is set to become the official Democratic presidential nominee this week. Harris entered the stage on Tuesday, the second night of the convention, in a stunning two-piece tan suit from Chloé, consisting of a tailored double-breasted jacket and heel-grazing pants, both made out of wool grain de poudre and featuring gold-toned detailing.
The pants in particular, with a slightly oversized, boyish silhouette, is a departure from the forgettable straight-legged crops we’re used to seeing on female politicians. Best of all? The tan hue on the Chloé website is called, fittingly, Coconut Brown. Now that’s a hidden meaning.
Later on Tuesday night, Michelle Obama took the stage alongside husband and former president Barack Obama to formally endorse Harris for president. Despite having a hard act to follow, she did not disappoint, addressing the crowd in a navy blue bespoke pantsuit.