Hudson Wins: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass changed into Sergio Hudson for Sunday’s inauguration.
Bass, LA’s first female mayor, was sworn in as the first female vice president of the United States, Kamala Harris, introducing her as “Mayor Madame.”
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.
Karen Bass arrives at the mayoral inauguration on December 11, 2022 in Los Angeles. Bass is LA’s 43rd mayor and the first female mayor. (Photo by Sarah Reingeworts/Media News Group/Los Angeles Daily News, Getty Images)
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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. — Booth Moore
Star sign: Burberry has tapped famous Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun to star in the brand’s festive campaign.
A Burberry brand ambassador since September, he showcased different ways to wear the holiday season for different occasions against a black backdrop.
Jun Ji Hyun to appear in Burberry celebration campaign
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She wore the brand’s signature beige trench coat with an equestrian knight pattern underneath a leather jacket. paired with scatter shoes and a metal-embellished TB shoulder bag.
Jun also wore a voluminous curly shearling coat over a waxed cotton jacket and a matching miniskirt. She completed the look with leather boots and a monogrammed shoulder bag.
Jun Ji Hyun appeared in Burberry’s celebration campaign.
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In the final image, Jun wore an oversized cashmere scarf with a mounted knight design over a leather trench.
Jun rose to fame across Asia in 2001 with the romantic comedy film My Sassy Girl. Since then, she has maintained her high-profile career. Her most notable projects include Netflix Zombie her thrillers ‘Kingdom: Asin of the North’ and ‘Snow Flower and the Secret Fan’. — Chan Tianwei