JD Vance's Wife Usha Dons Asian-inspired Dress in India During Visit to Akshardham Temple
On Monday, JD Vance arrived in New Delhi for his first official visit as the U.S. Vice President, making a visit to the Akshardham Temple. He was accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, and their three children: Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel. Usha dressed up for the occasion, wearing a dress from Saloni, a label created by Indian and London-based fashion designer Saloni Lodha.
Usha wore Saloni's Fleur-F Silk Dress, which 'draws inspiration from traditional Asian silhouettes,' according to the brand. The dress features a mandarin-style collar, clean lines with minimal detailing, a cinched waist and a column-style skirt. The second first lady completed her look with gold sandals and a white blazer.
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JD Vance wore a dark blazer, white shirt and light-colored trousers. Like his wife, he also donned a traditional flower garland with red, orange and white flowers. Their kids also embraced traditional dressing for the temple visit. Ewan and Vivek donned kurta pyjamas, while Mirabel, their youngest, wore an anarkali suit.
The visit is both official and personal. Usha is the daughter of Indian immigrants, with ancestral roots in Vadluru village, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. Meanwhile, JD Vance traveled to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss trade and tariffs.
The Vance family's trip to India followed their visit to Vatican City, where they attended Mass on Good Friday at St. Peter's Basilica.
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