First lady Michelle Obama, wearing a navy-and-black checkered Thom Browne coat, a dress by the same New York designer, and a cardigan by Reed Krakoff to the Inauguration. The look was finished off with a J. Crew belt and black Reed Krakoff boots.
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Malia Obama and Sasha Obama arrive in co-ordinating pink and purple during the presidential inauguration of their father, Barack Obama. Malia Obama opted for J. Crew; Sasha is wearing a Kate Spade coat and dress.
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US President Barack Obama greets singer Kelly Clarkson, who continued the plum trend in a long coat and scarf, after her performance of 'My Country, 'Tis of Thee' during the public ceremonial inauguration.
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US Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) rocks a cowboy hat as he goes to shake a hand during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.
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Two women gathered to watch the Inauguration keep warm — and stylish — in fur coats and hats.
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A young bystander follows Sasha and Malia's purple-hued lead as she listens to President Obama's address.
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Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive at the presidential inauguration. Beyonce stunned in black Dior fur over her Emilio Pucci gown and Lorrain Schwartz emerald jewelry; Jay-Z looked dapper in head-to-toe Tom Ford.
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Eva Longoria arrives in a leather coral trench coat with a black scarf and matching leather gloves.
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Dr. Jill Biden arrives during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington in a silken wool charcoal Lela Rose coat with a bow and dress from Neiman Marcus.
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