It’s a runway of MAGA fashion at the Republican National Convention as the former president’s biggest supporters donned their most Donald Trump-centric, patriotic and home-state promoting apparel this week in Milwaukee, WI.
Delegates from across the country, guests and prominent members of the GOP all could be spotted dressing the part for their big event.
There were sequins, glitter, stars, stripes, elephants and a whole lot of red, white and blue in downtown Milwaukee as attendees hopscotched to a series of events throughout the first two days of the convention in and around the Fiserv Forum.
On Monday, some state delegations wore matching themed outfits as the nominated Trump for a second term in the White House. Other delegations opted for a mix of their best America-loving attire.
If not decked out from head-to-toe, some people still managed to get into the mood with different accessories, hats and other inspired looks.
And the newest fashion trend: fake bandages over attendees’ right ears in a show of support for Trump after he was shot.
An attendee wears a “bandage” on his ear on Day 2 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 16, 2024
Delegates from the Texas delegation all wore cowboy hats on the floor for the Republican National Convention
‘I got the idea from Trump last night when he came in here during that rapturous applause,’ Joe Neglia from Tempe, AZ 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 since they’re all wearing cowboy hats. But their fashion statements didn’t stop there.
A paper ‘bandage on the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee
Delegate Sylvia and Randy Spivey from Houston on Day 2 of the Republican National Convention
Delegate Sylvia Spivey and her husband Randy were decked out in Texas inspired gear. Apart from their hats, Sylvia had on a cowboys shoe decorated shirt while Randy sported a Houston Astros shirt.
The pair had swapped out their cowboy boots due to all the walking, but Sylvia also had an elephant bag, Trump earrings and a belt buckle commemorating the convention, which was designed for the delegation.
‘To see Trump come in last night was amazing,’ Sylvia Spivey said. For both her and Randy, the most important issue for them is securing the border.
Joe Neglia from Arizona is wearing a white patch over his ear in honor of Trump.
‘I got the idea from Trump last night when he came in here during that rancorous applause,’ he told DailyMail.com.
‘I thought, what can I do to honor him? This is the least I can do.’ He says he hopes others join.
The belt buckle designed for the Texas delegation to commemorate the convention
Delegate Sylvia Spivey’s GOP elephant earrings
Alternate delegate Alvin Portee Jr from Columbia, SC wearing a Lincoln hat on Day 1
Delegate Albert Herrera and his son Yosef Herrera, who runs the National High School Republican Federation, were both at the convention in their cowboy hats which they decorated with pins featuring the yellow rose of Texas.
They also had on their lone star shirts which the entire delegations plans to wear this week.
The Herraras had a special four-legged friend with them as well. Albert’s service dog Tzeitel was also sporting her Texas apparel including a red cowboy hat, bedazzled booties, and a Texas state flag on her harness.
Delegate Albert Herrera and his son Yosef Herreraw with 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 were sporting
The extremely well behaved golden doodle according to Albert has been wearing hats since she was a puppy but opted for the cowboy hat for the GOP event.
Fashion designer Andre Soriano was in attendance for the convention in a star-spangled blazer from his male collection launched last September.
Soriano, who was in Milwaukee as an alternate delegate from Virginia, knows how to make a MAGA statement. He is the designer behind the Make America Great Again dress worn by singer Joy Villa on the red carpet at the Grammys in 2017.
Speaking of ballgowns, Sara Brady from Idaho is 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 gowns for each day of the Republican National Convention that she designed herself
On Monday, she had on a Trump themed red, white and blue dress with an image of the ex-president after he raised his fist following the assassination attempt in Butler, PA.
The dress she was wearing on Tuesday was a yellow ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ gown. She claimed she made the dress as a celebration dress after charges against her were dropped after she brought her kids to a playground during COVID and was arrested.
She said she has an ‘Appeal to Heaven’ themed dress for Wednesday before she brings back the Trump dress for Thursday night when the former president gives his speech.
A delegate wearing a dress to the Republican National Convention
Anne Rutherford from Maryland in a star-spangled dress and sneakers
When it comes to hats, Sharon Anderson from Tennessee and Trisha Hope from Texas are both making a statement. They are both in a group known as the ‘Front Row Joes’ which goes to Trump rallies.
Anderson has been to 53 rallies; Hope has been to 42 rallies.
‘So the donkey is of course the Democrat mascot,’ Anderson said of her decorated hat which she made herself.
Hope’s hat featured a bobblehead of Trump and plastic fireworks. She called the hat a ‘Trumpinator’ and claimed the ex-president is going to ‘terminate the Banana Republic we’re currently living in.’
Hats donned by the ‘Front Row Joe’ members who have attended dozens of Trump rallies
Deleage Hank McCain sporting an elephant hat outside the convention in Day 2
Ohio delegate Renae Lentz wearing a hat with an elephant at the RNC
Deana Abiassi with the Texas delegation wearing a sequin collar over a red dress
Another unique accessory was the handmade scarf donned by Steve Merczynski from New York City.
He started a company called MAGA Hammocks which makes hand-crocheted hammock, but he expanded it to also include scarfs for those who might not be able to enjoy a hammock.
Steve Merczynski from New York in one of his hand-crocheted scarfs outside the convention. His company MAGA Hammocks does custom scarfs
Steve Merczynski’s Trump ring
Alison Iavarone from Rehoboth Beach, DE celebrated her 60th birthday at the convention
Paul Kim is an alternate delegate from Hawaii to the RNC
An attendee wearing his Trump gear on the floor of the convention
‘It’s more like a fashion statement as opposed to something to keep you warm,’ he noted.
Alison Iavarone from Rehoboth Beach, DE wore a tiara with ’60’ in rhinestones on Tuesday along with some star-spangled sunglasses. Iavorone was celebrating her birthday at the convention.
‘It’s just such a blessing to be here,’ she gushed.