It’s been a while since “nerd ball”. Once a popular target for jokes about bad fashion (and not just from the evening’s comedian host), the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has morphed in recent years into a less campy, a more sedate prelude to the Met Gala, which takes place a few days later. It really is entirely appropriate, given the subtext of imprisoned journalists around the world.
Yet the bar for serious style was raised by the mix of media, political and Hollywood figures who populate the guest list. Consider this year’s list, which included Rufus Sewell and Keri Russell of “The diplomat» ; SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher; Da’Vine Joy Randolph, freshly celebrated at Time 100 Gala; Scarlett Johansson, there to support her husband and host of the evening, Colin Jost of “Saturday Night Live”. by coordinating outfits from Giorgio Armani. Can the Armani effect do for the capital what it once did for the city of tinsel? We will see.
Not that it’s just celebrities in the know about stylists and designer brands who are handling the entries. This year’s headliner, President Biden, has such a penchant for aviators that his accessories have practically become part of his political agenda – so much so that he’s even turned them into material for his stand-up routine. up at last year’s dinner. (Hello, Dark Brandon.)
It’s no wonder that bets are being made on whether Sen. John Fetterman, a guest on NewsNation with his wife, Gisele, would show up in a black hoodie or a real tuxedo (Last year he opted for the tuxedo – but with sneakers). Answer: He did better, in a hoodie with a trompe l’oeil white tie and black basketball shorts. Also whether Lara Trump, sitting with Politico, would represent MAGA glory.
After all, what is a red carpet if not a photo shoot in better clothes? And how many politicians have been treated to a photo op that they didn’t want to use for a messaging moment? Just read his eyes, even his lips.
