Ivanka Trump’s Inauguration Gown: A Tribute to Audrey Hepburn
As Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, his daughter Ivanka Trump made a bold statement at the inauguration with a re-creation of an iconic Audrey Hepburn gown. The first daughter wore a black and white custom Givenchy Haute Couture gown, a design originally made for Hepburn for the 1954 film “Sabrina,” to the Liberty Inaugural Ball honoring her father.
Ivanka’s stepmother, Marla Ann Maples, was on the advisory board of the Audrey Hepburn Children’s Fund in the early 1990s, and the Fund had hosted a charitable event for Ivanka’s stepsister, Tiffany, on her first birthday. Sean Hepburn Ferrer, Hepburn’s son, was not surprised at all that Ivanka drew inspiration from his legendary mother in the major fashion moment.
The elegant ensemble was a strapless black-and-white gown embellished with delicate florals along the bodice and skirt. Ivanka had her hair styled in a sleek up-do and completed her look with diamond jewelry and long black gloves.
Ferrer unveiled ties between his mother and President Trump’s family, including how Roffredo Gaetani, a count who once had a relationship with Ivana Trump, was also the eldest son of Lorian Gaetani, a friend of Hepburn’s.
Hepburn, who captivated hearts during the ’50s and ’60s, was a goodwill ambassador for the United Nation’s Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and traveled the world to raise money and awareness for the organization. She passed away in 1993 at age 63 from cancer.
Ferrer reflected on how Hepburn is an “anchor” for many famous figures, noting that her elegance, which has its roots in her inner beauty and spirit, is often a reference point for many celebrities, actresses, and models. He also shared how Ivanka’s nod to his mother during the inauguration highlights how Hepburn’s legacy has grown to become transgenerational and transnational.