Step right up, ladies and gents! Gather ‘round for the latest in the saga of the ever-controversial Trump family. Our spotlight today shines on Ivanka Trump, whose choice of attire at the 2025 Liberty Inaugural Ball sparked quite the chatter.
Picture this: her father, Donald Trump, has just re-entered the White House, trotting into history as president for the second time. What better way to commemorate the occasion than by donning a gown that could rival the elegance of the great Audrey Hepburn herself?
Indeed, unless you’ve been living under a piece of moon rock, you’d know Trump’s inauguration was scrutinized down to every last sequin. Social media fueled the rumor bonfire about Elon Musk striking a so-called “Nazi salute,” Melania’s hat became a discussion rivaling fashion week, and lip-readers everywhere tried deciphering what young Barron might have muttered to Joe Biden.
While you might think the occasion’s more serious aspects would dominate discussions, you’d be mistaken. Nope, it was Ivanka and her Audrey-inspired gown that caught the internet’s eye — or, rather, its critical lens.
Ivanka, a former advisor to her dad, turned heads at the Liberty Ball with her version of Hepburn’s immortalized attire from the movie Sabrina, complete with gloves, a diamond choker, and a chignon. Oh, and Givenchy had a hand in crafting this dazzling white dress embroidered with black floral designs.
When she swirled into the ball that night, the reactions came in two flavors: sugar and spice. As some folks took to Twitter to wield their snark, one user opined that Ivanka’s gown resembled ‘cartoonish’ cosplay next to Hepburn’s historical elegance. Another boldly declared Audrey would ‘curse them all’. Ouch!
It’s almost a game at this point — one person wears a dress, and suddenly it’s the duel of the fashion critiques on who can throw the sharpest verbal shoe.
Contrary to the naysayers, a chorus of approval declared Ivanka nothing short of radiant. Indeed, not everyone was out to play fashion police. In an unexpected twist, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, Audrey’s son, gave Ivanka a nod, stating it was ‘no wonder’ she’d draw inspiration from his mother for such a notable event. After all, who could resist borrowing a bit of timeless elegance for a night of such grandeur?
And if that isn’t a cocktail worth raising your glass to, what is? Ivanka’s choice deftly danced the line between homage and haute couture, wrapped neatly with a bow of Trumpian flair. Meanwhile, she and her husband, Jared Kushner, are making it clear they have no plans to dive back into the White House pool for round two of Trump’s presidency.
So, dear reader, what’s your take on the matter? Is the dress a delightful tribute or does it deserve the side-eye? Pour yourself a cup of tea and drop your thoughts in the comments below. And remember, in the world of fashion, sometimes you’re the catwalk and sometimes you’re the sidewalk. Cheers to that!
