Hillary Clinton's 1993 inaugural ball gown

Hillary Rodham Clinton (1993-2001)

For the 1993 inaugural balls, Hillary Clinton wore this violet beaded lace sheath gown with iridescent blue velvet silk mousseline overskirt. The dress was designed by Sarah Phillips and made by Barbara Matera Ltd., a New York theatrical costume maker. he wore beaded shoes by Bruno Magli and carried a purse designed by Judith Leiber. The inaugural gowns are made by teams of talented and skilled people. Bessie Nelson is one of the people who worked to create Mrs. Clinton’s dress.

From an office in the West Wing, Hillary Clinton worked with the president’s staff on domestic policy issues. She chaired the president’s Task Force on National Health Care Reform and advocated for family and children’s issues. She became an international figure speaking on women’s issues in Beijing at the World Conference on Women. In 2000, she became the first first lady to run for political office and was elected senator from New York.