Dr. Jill Biden's Gabriela Hearst Inauguration Evening Ensemble

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden’s Gabriela Hearst Inauguration Day evening ensemble. Images via Gabriela Hearst Instagram

Inauguration Evening: First Lady Dr.Jill Biden in Gabriela Hearst

America’s new First Lady Dr. Jill Biden tapped into a huge well of emotional support from cultural creatives by stepping out onto the Truman Balcony of the White House wearing an embroidered ivory cashmere coat and dress ensemble, ethically sourced and sewn, with a matching face mask by designer Gabriela Hearst. No new fabrics were purchased for the Inaugural ensemble.

The newly-appointed creative director of Chloé, Gabriela Hearst is a long-time friend of the new First Lady. On her Instagram, the designer further explained the pedigree of the ensemble. The coat was truly created to capture the spirit of American unity, with embroidered federal flowers from every state and territory of the United States of America. Gabriela Hearst is known for her exquisite attention to meaningful details, and the embroideries were a spectacular idea.

"The Delaware flower is positioned at the heart level of The First Lady, from there, all the other flowers branch out," she continued. "The pieces were made entirely in New York City. The Embroidery and Coat were crafted in the garment district and the dress was assembled at the in-house studio. Each flower took approximately two-four hours to embroider. Careful placements and color selections were carefully studied for weeks. Inside of the coat, representing the lifelong calling and service of Dr. Biden as an educator, is a hand embroidery on the lining with a quote from Founding Father Benjamin Franklin: 'Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.'"