LA Mayor Karen Bass changed into Sergio Hudson for Sunday’s inauguration.
Bass, the first female mayor of Los Angeles, was sworn in by Kamala Harris, the first female vice president of the United States, introducing her as “Mayor Madam.”
The ceremony featured gospel duo Mary Mary, singer Chloe Bailey, poet Amanda Gorman, and Stevie Wonder, who performed “Keep Our Love Alive” and “Living for the City.”
For the occasion, Bass wore a bright blue one-button blazer and skirt suit from Hudson.
This is the latest in a series of power dress-up moves by the LA designer, which saw former first lady Michelle Obama take to the national scene in a burgundy pantsuit for the 2021 inauguration of President Joe Biden. It was something. Hudson also dressed Harris in the dress. Black sequin cocktail dress and tuxedo overcoat for the inaugural ball.
Hudson said Bass already owned a pantsuit and requested a skirt to wear to the event.
“Recently, while holiday shopping, I ran into someone who worked for her. “So I had a staff member in New York look through the archives, find some fabric, and make a skirt. My assistant flew it out the day before she wore it.” It was a proud moment for my team.”
The wool gabardine suit is from the 2021 collection. “She’s a Democrat, so of course I wanted to wear blue, but this one was brighter and more tropical to represent Southern California,” Hudson said. So I’m glad I got to do something that represents LA.”
While many female politicians have opted for power pantsuits in recent years, Harris opted for skirt suits.
“It’s a pencil skirt, but it’s not very tight,” said Hudson. “At this point, I’ve had a lot of experience, not just for former First Lady, but for women in power, for women in offices. They say their clothes become the first part of the conversation.” I don’t want to, but they’re women and they like fashion, so I have to give them something,” he said.
When asked why his brand appeals to female power players, he said: When people see my clothes, it not only represents a new generation of what’s here, but also what they’re used to. “
Bass defeated Los Angeles businessman and shopping mall mogul Rick Caruso in the election, with Caruso spending $100 million of his own money.
At her inauguration, she described an “inflection point” in the city’s history marred by the COVID-19 pandemic, high cost of living, climate change and homelessness crisis. But “the magic of Los Angeles is still here.” she added.