OOn Thursday night in Milwaukee, one of the most theatrical moments of an already gaudy Republican National Convention occurred when wrestler Hulk Hogan took the stage to rip off his blazer and black T-shirt, revealing a bright red Trump-Vance tank top. The dramatic reveal was one of many flashy sartorial statements made during the convention, where the attire was flashy, bold and extravagantly patriotic.
American flags were ubiquitous in every possible iteration, printed and plastered across all manner of clothing and accessories, in various states of dazzle—among them, a reimagining of the stars and stripes as a voluminous dress, a flag-inspired fringed vest and the sky – high stilettos. Classic symbols of American culture also prevailed: cowboy hats and boots were abundant on the convention floor, as were jeans and palettes of red, white and blue. Red, long the symbolic hue of the Republican Party, was, unsurprisingly, one of the convention’s most favored colors, with Melania Trump and Usha Vance wearing it on the final night and nearly every man in Trump’s camp wearing ties that resembled Trump’s signature red. Meanwhile, patriotic attire ranging from Uncle Sam ensembles to Revolutionary War attire (an apparent homage to the Tea Party movement) abounded.
Yet nothing could have reflected the palpable fervor for the future of the Republican Party at the RNC than the pervasive presence of Trump iconography. Trump-Vance campaign merchandise, MAGA hats, and official Trump-branded attire were all proudly displayed. The most unexpected but ubiquitous example of Trump’s feverish excitement at the RNC? The DIY bandages Trump delegates and supporters wore referenced the white rectangular bandage the former president has worn prominently since the assassination attempt at his rally last week.
Here, some of the most memorable looks from the 2024 Republican National Convention.
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