Less than two years after US President Joe Biden wore a Ralph Lauren suit to his inauguration, the brand has once again taken center stage at the White House.
The president’s eldest granddaughter, Naomi, walked down the aisle on the South Lawn on Saturday (19) in an elegant long-sleeved wedding dress also designed by the American fashion house.
Ralph Lauren confirmed to CNN via email that produced the dress, though the company declined to reveal more details “at this time.”
A wedding photograph shared on social media by the President and First Lady Jill Biden showed the intricate design in more detail, its off-the-shoulder neckline visible through lace accents.
Another image from Naomi Biden and Peter Neal’s wedding revealed the veil behind the bride as she walked down the aisle to a live rendition of The Verve’s “Bitter Sweet Symphony.”
Observers were quick to compare the costume design to the famous high-necked gown worn by actress Grace Kelly when she married Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, in 1956.
Naomi Biden completed her look with a pair of Tiffany & Co platinum earrings. encrusted with diamonds. Featuring pearls from the South Seas, which are revered for their size and considered among the most valuable types of pearls in the world, they are currently listed for $9,300 a pair on the luxury jewelry store’s website, where they are described as having a “feel distinctly romantic”.
Neal also wore Tiffany & Co., pinning one of the brand’s daisy-shaped pins to the lapel of his three-piece suit, which was also reportedly designed by Ralph Lauren. Made from platinum, diamonds and 18-karat yellow gold, the item was previously featured in the New York jeweler’s 2021 “Colors of Nature” collection.
The bride and groom wore platinum wedding bands by Tiffany & Co. Images released by the luxury brand showed that Biden’s ring includes a row of brilliant diamonds, while Neal’s only features a single stone.
Biden’s bridesmaids – who, according to a program seen by the CNN included her sister Roberta Mabel Biden, aka Maisy, and Katherine Elizabeth Neal – also wore Tiffany & Co earrings and rings, the US jeweler noted in a press release.
Ahead of a late-night gala on Saturday, the bride changed into a strapless Reem Acra gown, according to two people in attendance who spoke to the CNN on condition of anonymity to protect relationships.
The 28-year-old’s decision to wear Ralph Lauren didn’t come as a complete surprise. In March, Naomi Biden attended the label’s fall 2022 fashion show in New York City, accompanied by Neal and his sister, Finnegan. Fashion specialists previously contacted by CNN speculated that the fashion house would be asked to design Biden’s dress.
The brand’s 83-year-old founder is known for his ties to the Democratic Party and regularly dressed Hillary Clinton during her presidential campaign. Clinton wore one of her designs – a purple pantsuit – to Biden’s inauguration in January 2021, and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff also wore Ralph Lauren for the occasion.
Source: CNN Brasil
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