Usha Vance Stunned: A Senator Steps Out in Sneakers

By Felix Howard | 21 January 2025
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FASHION FEATURES
Usha Vance Stunned: A Senator Steps Out in Sneakers

For years, inaugural fashion has served as a reflection of a new administration, marking the arrival of a new president and their agenda. This year was no exception.

As President Donald Trump prepared to take his second oath of office, he was joined by numerous fashion standouts that captured global attention.

Here are the top 10 fashion moments from the inauguration ceremony.

On Inauguration Day, January 20, 2025, Second Lady Usha Vance attended a service at St. John’s Church in Washington, D.C., wearing a striking powder pink coat dress by Oscar de la Renta. The elegant piece was paired with a thin belt, blush suede knee-high boots, and oversized flower statement earrings, completing the look with a small clutch purse.

ENTERTAINMENT
Miss Austen’ Trailer Revealed: Keeley Hawes Shines as Jane Austen’s Sister

The BBC unveiled a trailer for its upcoming drama series Miss Austen on Tuesday, starring Keeley Hawes (Bodyguard, Line of Duty, It’s A Sin) as Jane Austen’s sister, Cassandra. The series is set to debut on Sunday, February 2, with the U.S. premiere scheduled for Sunday, May 4, on Masterpiece on PBS.

All four episodes will be available for streaming on BBC iPlayer from 6 a.m. London time on the release date, with weekly episodes airing on BBC One starting that evening. Adapted from Gill Hornby’s best-selling novel, the series is produced by Bonnie Productions for Masterpiece in association with the BBC.

Miss Austen is brought to the screen by BAFTA-winning writer Andrea Gibb (Elizabeth Is Missing, Mayflies), and reimagines the literary mystery of Cassandra Austen’s infamous destruction of her sister Jane’s letters. The drama explores the deep sisterly bond between Cassandra and Jane, while portraying Cassandra as a captivating figure, comparable to any of Austen’s iconic heroines.

The new trailer showcases Hawes as Cassandra “Cassy” Austen, highlighting her devotion to her sister Jane. The trailer also features flashbacks with Young Cassy (Synnøve Karlsen) and Jane Austen (Patsy Ferran), offering a glimpse into their romantic infatuations, female friendships, and dashed hopes—elements that influenced Jane’s timeless stories.

Set in 1830, years after Jane’s death, the plot centers on Cassandra’s visit to Isabella (Rose Leslie), the niece of her deceased fiancé, who is on the verge of losing her home after her father’s death. While Cassandra’s stated purpose is to assist Isabella, her true intention is to find a hidden bundle of private letters that could potentially tarnish Jane’s reputation. Upon discovering them, Cassandra is transported back to her youth, overwhelmed by memories.