The newest MAGA fashion accessory is a fake Trump ear bandage: Delegates show solidarity with the former president in line-up of wild outfits
It was a runway full of MAGA fashion at the Republican National Convention this week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the former president’s biggest supporters donned their most Donald Trump-centric, patriotic and home-state-promoting attire.
Delegates from across the country, guests, and prominent members of the GOP were all spotted dressing up for their big event.
Sequins, glitter, stars, stripes, elephants and lots of red, white and blue were on display in downtown Milwaukee as attendees spent the first two days of the convention enjoying a series of events in and around the Fiserv Forum.
On Monday, some state delegations wore matching themed outfits as second-term nominee Trump takes the White House. Other delegations opted for a mix of their best America-loving attire.
Even though they weren’t dressed from head to toe, some people still managed to get into the spirit with different accessories, hats and other inspiring looks.
And the latest fashion trend: fake bandages over the right ears of attendees as a show of support for Trump after he was shot.
An attendee wears a “bandage” around his ear during 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 of the Republican National Convention
“I got the idea from Trump last night when he walked in here to that huge applause,” Joe Neglia of 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 the easiest to spot, as they all wear 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
Houston Reps. Sylvia and Randy Spivey on Day 2 of the Republican National Convention
Rep. Sylvia Spivey and her husband Randy were decked out in Texas-inspired attire. In addition to their hats, Sylvia wore a shirt with cowboy boots on it, while Randy wore a Houston Astros jersey.
The couple had taken off their cowboy boots because of the walking involved, but Sylvia also carried an elephant bag, Trump earrings and a belt buckle commemorating the conference, which had been specially designed for the delegation.
“It was great to see Trump come in last night,” said Sylvia Spivey. For her and Randy, the most important issue is securing the border.
Arizona’s Joe Neglia wears a white patch over his ear in honor of Trump.
“I got the idea from Trump when he walked in here last night to that hateful 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 will join in.
The buckle of the belt designed for the Texas delegation to commemorate the convention
GOP Rep. Sylvia Spivey’s Elephant Earrings
Alternate Delegate Alvin Portee Jr. of Columbia, SC wears a Lincoln hat on Day 1
Rep. Albert Herrera and his son Yosef Herrera, who heads the National High School Republican Federation, both attended the convention wearing cowboy hats adorned with pins featuring the yellow rose of Texas.
They also wore their Lone Star shirts, which the entire delegation plans to wear this week.
The Herraras also had a special four-legged friend with them. Albert’s service dog, Tzeitel, also wore her Texas attire, including a red cowboy hat, decorated boots and a Texas state flag on her harness.
Representative Albert Herrera and his son Yosef Herreraw with goldendoodle Tzeitel
Tzeitel wears her own cowboy hat, matching the Texas delegates at the convention, and also sports shiny ankle boots
Fashion designer Andre Soriano (left) is an alternate delegate at the convention and designed the blazers they wore
According to Albert, the exceptionally well-behaved golden doodle has been wearing hats since she was a puppy, but for the GOP event, she opted for the cowboy hat.
Fashion designer Andre Soriano attended the convention wearing a star-studded jacket from his men’s collection that he 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 that singer Joy Villa wore on the red carpet at the 2017 Grammys.
Speaking of ball gowns, Idaho’s Sara Brady is wearing one every day of the Republican National Convention and may be the most formally dressed attendee on the convention floor.
Idaho’s Sara Brady has dresses for every day of the Republican National Convention that she designed herself
On Monday, she wore a Trump-themed red, white and blue dress featuring an image of the former president after he raised his fist in the air following the attempted assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The dress she wore on Tuesday was a yellow ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ dress. She claimed she made the dress as a party dress after charges against her were dropped after she took her children to a playground during COVID and was arrested.
She said she has an “Appeal to Heaven”-themed dress for Wednesday and will bring Trump’s dress for Thursday night, when the former president delivers his speech.
A delegate wears a dress to the Republican National Convention
Maryland’s Anne Rutherford in a starry dress and sneakers
When it comes to hats, Sharon Anderson of Tennessee and Trisha Hope of Texas are both making a statement. They are both in a group known as the “Front Row Joes” that goes to Trump rallies.
Anderson has attended 53 rallies; Hope 42.
“The donkey, of course, is the mascot of the Democrats,” 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 end the Banana Republic that we’re living in right now.”
Hats worn by the ‘Front Row Joe’ members who attended dozens of Trump rallies
Rep. Hank McCain wears an elephant hat outside the convention on Day 2
Ohio Rep. Renae Lentz wears an elephant hat at the RNC
Deana Abiassi with the delegation from Texas, wearing a sequined collar over a red dress
Another unique accessory was the handmade scarf by Steve Merczynski from New York City.
He started a company called MAGA Hammocks, which makes hand-crocheted hammocks. However, he expanded his business to include scarves for people who can’t enjoy a hammock.
Steve Merczynski from New York in one of his hand-crocheted scarves outside the convention. His company MAGA Hammocks makes custom scarves
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
“It’s more of a fashion statement than something to keep you warm,” he noted.
Alison Iavorone of Rehoboth Beach, DE wore a tiara with “60” in rhinestones on Tuesday, along with star-studded sunglasses. Iavorone was celebrating her birthday at the convention.
“It’s truly a blessing to be here,” she cheered.