“High fashion” may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you picture Democratic National Convention 2024where some 50,000 politicians gathered in Chicago this week to formally pass the party leadership to the presidential candidate Kamala Harriswelcomes party veterans like President Joe Bidenand pay attention to rising party stars like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The Beltway can be a fashion wasteland, with khakis and navys and sensible suits scattered everywhere. And, yes, there was still plenty of that on display at the United Center this week, but there were also some eye-catching, jaw-dropping styles to behold, with some presenters jumping at the chance to let the runway intersect with their political platforms.
Next, check out the looks we found most notable at this week’s big green party, from Barack ObamaPerfectly tailored suithas a tie knot so perfect it deserves a place in MoMA’s Sculpture Garden, Ella EmhoffThom Browne dresses for her editorial in a crowd supporting her mother.
