At 12 p.m. on January 20, 2021, Kamala Devi Harris will officially become the first female, first Black, and first South Asian vice president of the United States of America. When Harris's election victory was projected on November 7, women across the country—particularly Black and South Asian women—expressed the importance (opens in new tab) of seeing themselves represented in the second-highest office in the land. In this day filled with historic moments, the excitement continues.
Harris will be sworn into office (opens in new tab) by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor—the first Latina member of the Court—using a Bible once owned by the late Thurgood Marshall (opens in new tab), the first Black Supreme Court justice, and another bible that belongs to Regina Shelton (opens in new tab), a close family friend whom Harris considers a second mother.
Harris's outfit has significant meaning as well. While taking the oath of office, Harris will wear designs from Christopher John Rogers (opens in new tab) and Sergio Hudson (opens in new tab), along with her signature pearls (opens in new tab) designed by Wilfredo Rosado (opens in new tab)—an ode to her Alpha Kappa Alpha sisterhood—and a David Yurman American flag lapel pin. Rogers is a Brooklyn-based Black designer from Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Hudson is a Black designer from South Carolina. Former First Lady Michelle Obama has also been seen (opens in new tab) wearing Hudson's designs, including today (opens in new tab).
Naturally, Twitter had plenty of thoughts about Harris's outfit, praising her choice of designers.
Kamala Harris and Jill Biden are both wearing outfits designed by American designers! Thank you, it’s great to have America recognized again! @FLOTUSBiden @KamalaHarrisJanuary 20, 2021
Madam Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in Christopher John Rogers and Sergio Hudson, you simply LOVE to hear it!!!!!!January 20, 2021
Kamala’s wearing Sergio Hudson! Columbia, SC stand up!January 20, 2021
Kamala’s wearing Sergio Hudson! Columbia, SC stand up!January 20, 2021
Harris's outfits will likely remain symbolic throughout her vice presidency. During a COVID-19 memorial service on inauguration eve, Harris wore a coat from Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss (opens in new tab). Notably, Jean-Raymond gathered (opens in new tab) PPE for hospital workers and provided $50,000 in grants for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
That's our vice president!
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