Mon Jan 20 17:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Oscar de la Renta Faces Backlash After Dressing Ivanka Trump and Usha Vance for Trump Inaugural Events
**Washington, D.C.** – Oscar de la Renta, the renowned fashion house, is facing intense criticism following its creation of custom gowns for Ivanka Trump and Usha Vance, wife of Vice President-elect JD Vance, for events surrounding Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Ivanka Trump wore an off-the-shoulder Oscar de la Renta gown featuring pearl and crystal flowers to a pre-inauguration dinner attended by high-profile figures including Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. Usha Vance also donned a custom Oscar de la Renta design, a black velvet gown, to a separate event.
The brand’s decision to dress the two women has sparked outrage on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter). Users accused Oscar de la Renta of supporting “fascism” and prioritizing profit over morals, referencing the brand’s history of dressing First Ladies. Many vowed to boycott the label.
Comments ranged from accusations of “bootlicking” to comparisons to brands that collaborated with the Nazi regime. The criticism highlights the increasingly politicized nature of fashion and the scrutiny brands face when associating with controversial figures. While Oscar de la Renta has a long history of dressing First Ladies, dating back to Jackie Kennedy, this latest association has significantly impacted its public image.
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