President Joe Biden’s new press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, made a fashion mistake while posing at the White House in a dress designed by Ivanka Trump.
On May 13, the internet floundered when 47-year-old Jean-Pierre, who was the White House press secretary after Jen Psaki’s departure, saw one of Ivanka’s dresses dangling.
“Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has a lovely style,” wrote Megha Bhattacharya, White House Press Assistant, by posting a photo of Jean-Pierre in a suit on Twitter on Sunday as she celebrates her new assignment.
But when someone said that Jean-Pierre was wearing the Ivanka Trump design, many social media users amused with the design.
President Joe Biden’s new press officer Karine Jean-Pierre made a fashion mistake for days after being photographed wearing a dress designed by former President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka (left)
Ivanka’s design for the now-defunct fashion brand’s Embellished Sheath Dress originally sold for $65. It retails for $85 at Poshmark.
Donald Trump campaigned against Biden in the 2020 presidential election, but despite Jean-Pierre’s boss’ troubled history with the former president, he seems to be a fan of his daughter’s fashion sense.
Social media crashed after 47-year-old Jean-Pierre (seen May 16) was seen wearing the Ivanka dress of the same name.
They called the Gaffe style “hysterical” and “priceless” and described it as “ironic” that he donned a dress designed by the former president’s daughter.
Former President Donald Trump famously campaigned against Biden in the 2020 presidential campaign, but eventually lost.
But despite her boss and the former president’s troubled past, Jean-Pierre comes out as a fan of her daughter’s fashion sense.
Ivanka (seen in 2019) launched her clothing line in 2011. However, the company closed in 2018, a year after he stepped down as company president.
“I like the dress of the press officer. I also have this dress by Ivanka Trump and I even wear it on my profile picture,” one Twitter user wrote.
“Ivanka style,” another replied alongside a smiley emoji.
‘Irony! “It’s cute,” said another.
Another person added: “They like your style, they just don’t accept it.”
Ivanka’s brother, Donald Trump Jr. also noticed the original tweet and reposted it on her account, tagging Ivanka.
“Flags to you @IvankaTrump” he wrote.
The song Embellished Sheath Dress is currently out of stock but originally sold for $65. It was resold as a luxury brand for $85.
Take the room with an elegant and sophisticated Ivanka Trump sheath dress, beautifully detailed with small embellishments and a modern slit in the front,” says a description of the dress.
The sleeveless knee-length dress is made from 94% polyester and 6% elastane and features a high neckline and two front slits. It comes in different colors, but Jean-Pierre chose the blush pink.
Ivanka’s brother, Donald Trump Jr. also noticed the original tweet and reposted it on her account, tagging Ivanka.
White House press assistant Megha Bhattacharya shared a photo of Jean-Pierre in a suit on Twitter on Sunday as she celebrates her new assignment.
Many people amused the style gaffe by describing it as “funny” and “invaluable” and describing it as “ironic” for the former president to wear a dress designed by his daughter.
Ivanka launched its clothing line in 2011 focusing on women’s office wear at affordable prices.
It was a huge success, and in 2013 The New York Times reported that his brand had sold around $75 million in products.
However, he left the company in January 2017, shortly after his father was elected president, and a year later his clothing line was officially shut down.
Made from 94% polyester and 6% elastane, this sleeveless knee-length dress features a mock neckline and two front slits. It comes in different colors, but Jean-Pierre chose the ballet blush pink
Born to a Haitian family on the French island of Martinique, but moved to New York at the age of five, Jean-Pierre made history when he became the first black and openly LGBTQ person to become a member of the press.
He previously served as a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, a lecturer at Columbia University, and a senior advisor and spokesperson for MoveOn.org.
He was the regional policy director for the White House Office of Political Affairs during the first term of the Obama administration.
He was hired as Chief of Staff during Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign in 2020, before becoming the White House Deputy Press Secretary in 2021. She was appointed White House Press Officer in May.
“I want to say a few words about how honored I am to be here with you all today,” Jean-Pierre said at the start of his first briefing after assuming the new role last week.
“Of course I am aware that my presence on this stage represents some firsts.
“I am a black, gay immigrant woman, the first of three to hold this position.
“I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for the generations that have crossed barriers before me. I’m leaning on your shoulders.
Source: Daily Mail
