It hasn’t been a “nerd prom” for a while. Once a popular target of jokes about bad fashion (and not just from the evening’s featured comedy host), the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner has in recent years turned into a party. less impatient, a more solid prelude to the Met Gala, which took place a few days later. Really, it’s only fitting in the context of journalists being jailed around the world.
However, the bar for serious style was raised thanks to the mix of media, political and Hollywood figures on the guest list. Consider this year’s list, which includes Rufus Sewell and Keri Russell’s “diplomat”; SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher; Da’Vine Joy Randolph, fresh after being celebrated at 100th Gala; Scarlett Johansson, was there to support her husband and the evening’s host, Colin Jost of “Saturday Night Live.” in coordinating Giorgio Armani’s outfits. Can the Armani Effect do for the capital what it once did for tinsel town? We shall see.
It wasn’t just celebrities along with stylists and designer brands working the entrance. This year’s front-runner, President Biden, has such a penchant for aviators that his accessories have practically become part of his political platform — so much so that he’s even turned them into objects. for his habit of standing up at dinner last year. (Hello, dark Brandon.)
There’s some betting on whether Sen. John Fetterman, who guested on NewsNation with his wife, Gisele, will show up in a black hoodie or an actual tuxedo (last year he chose a tux – albeit with sneakers). Answer: he did one better, in a white trompe l’oeil tie hoodie and black basketball shorts. Also, whether Lara Trump, sitting with Politico, represents MAGA glory or not.
After all, what is a red carpet other than taking pictures in prettier outfits? And how many politicians have encountered a photo they didn’t want to take for texting? All people have to do is read their appearance, if not their lips.
