Jill Biden and Kamala Harris wear American designers for Inauguration Day

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On the day she is set to become the first lady, Dr Jill Biden has opted for an outfit designed by an up-and-coming American designer, while vice-president elect Kamala Harris chose Black American designers for her first appearance on Inauguration Day. The future first lady, who began the day attending Mass alongside her husband, President-elect Joe Biden, wore a blue wool tweed coat and dress by New York City-based designer Alexandra O’Neill of Markarian. Recommended Dr Jill Biden is quietly making history too O’Neill started the luxury women’s fashion label in 2017, with each item “thoughtfully made-to-order in an effort to reduce waste”, according to Markarian’s website. For Inauguration Day, Ms Harris, who will make history as the first female and first Black and South Asian vice president, wore an outfit by Black American designers Christopher John Rogers and Sergio Hudson, according to CNN.