It’s a MAGA fashion runway at the Republican National Convention, where the former president’s biggest supporters dressed in their most Donald Trump-centric, patriotic and home-state-promoting gear this week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Delegates from around the country, guests and prominent members of the Republican Party could be seen dressed appropriately for their big event.
There were sequins, glitter, stars, stripes, elephants and lots of red, white and blue in downtown Milwaukee as attendees hopped on a host of events during the first two days of the convention in and around Fiserv Forum.
On Monday, some state delegations sported matching themed outfits as Trump was nominated for a second term in the White House. Other delegations opted for a mix of their best American attire.
While they weren’t dressed to the nines from head to toe, some people managed to get into the mood with different accessories, hats and other inspired looks.
All of the Texas delegation delegates wore cowboy hats on the floor during the Republican National Convention.
And the latest fashion trend: fake bandages over the right ears of attendees in a show of support for Trump after he was shot.
“The idea came to me last night when Trump walked in here during that spiteful applause,” Joe Neglia, from Tempe, Arizona, told DailyMail.com. “I thought, what can I do to honor him? This is the least I can do.”
The Texas delegates are some of the easiest to spot, as they all wear cowboy hats. But their fashion statements didn’t end there.
Delegate Sylvia and Randy Spivey of Houston on the second day of the Republican National Convention
Delegate Sylvia Spivey and her husband Randy were decked out in Texas-inspired attire. In addition to their hats, Sylvia wore a shirt decorated with cowboy shoes, while Randy sported a Houston Astros jersey.
The couple had traded in their cowboy boots due to all the walking, but Sylvia also had an elephant purse, Trump earrings and a commemorative belt buckle from the convention, which was designed for the delegation.
“It was amazing to see Trump come in last night,” said Sylvia Spivey. For her and Randy, securing the border is the most important thing.
Arizona’s Joe Neglia wears a white patch over his ear in honor of Trump.
“The idea came to me last night when Trump walked in here during that spiteful applause,” he told DailyMail.com.
“I thought, ‘What can I do to honour him? It’s the least I can do.'” She says she hopes others will join in.
The belt buckle designed for the Texas delegation to commemorate the convention.
Republican Delegate Sylvia Spivey’s Elephant Earrings
Alternate Delegate Alvin Portee Jr. of Columbia, South Carolina, wearing a Lincoln cap on the first day
Delegate Albert Herrera and his son Yosef Herrera, who heads the National Republican Federation of High Schools, were at the convention wearing cowboy hats decorated with pins depicting the yellow rose of Texas.
They were also wearing the Lone Star T-shirts that the entire delegation plans to wear this week.
The Herraras also had a special four-legged friend with them. Albert’s service dog, Tzeitel, was also sporting his Texas attire, which included a red cowboy hat, bedazzled booties and a Texas state flag on his harness.
Delegate Albert Herrera and his son Yosef Herreraw with the goldendoodle Tzeitel
Tzeitel is decked out in her own cowboy hat to match the Texas delegates at the convention, as well as bedazzled booties.
Fashion designer Andre Soriano (left) is an alternate delegate at the convention and designed the blazers they wore.
According to Albert, the well-behaved golden doodle has worn hats since he was a puppy, but opted for the cowboy hat for the Republican event.
Fashion designer Andre Soriano was present at the convention wearing a star-studded blazer from his men’s collection launched last September.
Soriano, who was in Milwaukee as an alternate delegate from Virginia, knows how to make a MAGA statement. He’s the designer behind the Make America Great Again dress worn by singer Joy Villa on the Grammys red carpet in 2017.
Speaking of gowns, Idaho’s Sara Brady will be wearing one every day of the Republican National Convention and might be the most formally dressed attendee on the convention floor.
Sara Brady of Idaho has dresses for every day of the Republican National Convention that she designed herself.
On Monday, she wore a red, white and blue Trump-themed dress featuring an image of the former president after he raised his fist following the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The dress she wore on Tuesday was a yellow dress with the phrase “Don’t Tread on Me.” She claimed she had made it as a party dress after charges against her were dropped after she took her children to a playground during the pandemic and was arrested.
She said she has an “Appeal to Heaven”-themed dress ready for Wednesday before bringing back Trump’s dress for Thursday night when the former president gives his speech.
A delegate in a dress at the Republican National Convention
Anne Rutherford from Maryland in a star-studded dress and sneakers
When it comes to hats, Sharon Anderson from Tennessee and Trisha Hope from Texas are setting the trend. Both are part of a group known as “Front Row Joes” who attend Trump rallies.
Anderson has been to 53 demonstrations; Hope has been to 42 demonstrations.
“Of course, the donkey is the Democratic mascot,” Anderson said of her self-made decorated hat.
Hope’s hat featured a Trump bobblehead and plastic fireworks. She called the hat the “Trumpinator” and claimed the former president is going to “end the Banana Republic we currently live in.”
Hats worn by ‘Front Row Joe’ members who have attended dozens of Trump rallies
Delegate Hank McCain wearing an elephant hat outside the convention on the second day
Ohio Delegate Renae Lentz wears a hat with an elephant on it at the Republican National Convention
Deana Abiassi with the Texas delegation wearing a sequin collar over a red dress.
Another unique accessory was the handmade scarf worn by Steve Merczynski of New York City.
She founded a company called MAGA Hammocks, which makes hand-woven hammocks, but expanded it to also include scarves for those who might not be able to enjoy a hammock.
Steve Merczynski of New York with one of his hand-crocheted scarves outside the convention. His company MAGA Hammocks makes custom scarves
Steve Merczynski’s Trump Ring
Alison Iavarone of Rehoboth Beach, DE celebrated her 60th birthday at the convention
Paul Kim is Hawaii’s alternate delegate to the RNC
“It’s more of a fashion statement than something to keep you warm,” she said.
Alison Iavarone of Rehoboth Beach, DE, wore a rhinestone tiara with the number ’60’ and star-spangled sunglasses on Tuesday. Iavarone was celebrating her birthday at the convention.
“It’s a real blessing to be here,” he gushed.
