Ivanka Trump faces backlash for Audrey Hepburn-inspired ball gown
Ivanka Trump’s recreation of Audrey Hepburn’s Sabrina gown at the 2025 Liberty Inaugural Ball sparked mixed reactions. While some saw it as a classy tribute to Hepburn, especially with its timing near the anniversary of Hepburn’s death, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day others criticized the choice. The contrast between Ivanka’s politics and Hepburn’s humanitarian values led some to view it as tone-deaf. The gown raised questions about the line between tribute and appropriation in fashion. What do you think—was it respectful or a misstep?
