Last night the 2024 White House Correspondents’ Dinner took place in Washington. DC is one of the most talked-about issues of the year in the political landscape. In addition to President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attending the event – which raises money for the WHCA, an organization of journalists who cover the White House – A-list stars such as Scarlett Johansson, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph and Keri Russell also all walked the red carpet.
Judging by the nighttime sea of glitzy gowns and sleek tuxedos on the step and repeat, you could easily have mistaken the dinner for a star-studded Hollywood premiere or the upcoming Met Gala — and not a political fundraising function. Once the “nerd prom‘, over the years, the fashion and glamor at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner have increased, transforming the event from a more intimate, pragmatic function to a more formal (and black tie!) affair.
It makes sense that such an opportunity would be more publicized and the stakes higher. As it gets more and more difficult for White House reporters to do their jobs, and as the country’s political landscape emerges more divided than ever, the annual event has become a sobering necessity to highlight the importance of balanced journalism – and as a result, is beginning to attract a much wider and more influential crowd, with attendees tackling the sartorial demands of the night with a renewed sense of humour. seriousness and respect.
Some standout moments from the evening? VP Harris wore a black sequined Celine dress with a sheer neckline that was high-wattage and elegant yet understated. Scarlett Johansson and husband Colin Jost, who hosted the evening, both wore classic Giorgio Armani looks. New couple Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris even made their red carpet debut in complementary Harbison ensembles.
That’s not to say the evening didn’t also have a few bold fashion statements. For example, Democratic Senator John Fetterman divided the Internet when he arrived in a Carhartt hoodie printed with a bow tie on it; His casual ensemble, complete with gym shorts and sneakers, proved to be a more tongue-in-cheek approach to dressing up. Guests like Questlove also opted for a blazer with paint splatters. Slowly, the dinner is becoming as much a fashion spectacle as it is a gala for awards season. Oscars, who?
See more of the standout looks from the 2024 White House Correspondents’ Dinner below.
