Before even boarding my flight to Washington, D.C. for the Women’s March, I found myself surrounded by women in bright pink “pussy hats” at my gate. I sat there waiting for my flight, watching President-elect Trump’s inauguration live. I felt so powerless, so disconsolate and so frustrated, until I looked around and saw the countless “pussy hats” around me, reminding me that I was not alone.

Fashion designers have so much power to allow people to declare who they are through their clothing. This power is incredibly influential and can spread important messages around the world. At the Women’s March, I was surrounded by women and men expressing their anger, hope, opinions, and ideas simply through their clothing. I couldn’t even begin to count the amount of shirts that read, “We Should All Be Feminists,” “I Stand with Planned Parenthood,” “Women’s Rights Are Human’s Rights,” “My Body, My Choice,” and so many more.

The various statement pieces worn at the runway shows Cecilia’s article included were very similar to the fashion worn at the Women’s March. The Women’s March took place on the same day as the inauguration as a direct protect against President Trump, more specifically his misogynistic and derogatory comments against women. The fashion worn at this political protest are almost identical to the clothing worn at some of the most famous runway shows around the world. While fashion has always been political, its importance as an expression of people’s truest beliefs has never been more prominent than it is now.

Sincerely,

Georgia Weed ’20