Behind the purple hues of Kamala Harris' Inauguration Day outfit is a deeper message about political unity.

During today&#39;s <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/joe-biden-kamala-harris-families-inauguration-day-fashion" target="_blank">inauguration</a>,&nbsp;Vice-President <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/politics-culture/meaning-behind-kamala-harris-victory-fashion-election" target="_blank">Kamala Harris</a> took her oath of office in a bright purple coat by<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/christopher-john-rogers-tiffany-interview" target="_blank">&nbsp;Christopher John Rogers</a>, a young <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/black-owned-fashion-brands-to-support" target="_blank">Black fashion designer</a> from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She paired the outerwear with a matching dress from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sergiohudson/?hl=en" target="_blank">Sergio Hudson</a>, another Black designer based in South Carolina. Her fellow attendees, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/politics-culture/michelle-obama-sergio-hudson-inauguration-joe-biden" target="_blank">Michelle Obama</a> and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/the-grammys-joins-timesup-with-white-roses" target="_blank">Hillary Clinton</a>, also arrived at the ceremony in different violet hues&mdash;Obama in a Sergio Hudson jumpsuit and Clinton in a <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/men/joe-biden-ralph-lauren-inauguration-day-style" target="_blank">Ralph Lauren</a> pantsuit&mdash;prompting many to consider the meaning behind their color choice.

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In a 1913 <a href="https://www.nps.gov/articles/symbols-of-the-women-s-suffrage-movement.htm" target="_blank">newsletter</a> from the Nation Woman&#39;s Party, the organization wrote, &ldquo;Purple is the color of loyalty, constancy to purpose, unswerving steadfastness to a cause.&quot;

Embodying that idea, Harris&#39; dedication to her purpose in office has been unwavering. While walking up to her <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/politics-culture/white-house-cleaning-president-joe-biden-inauguration" target="_blank">new residence</a>, when asked by a reporter what her first priority is in office, she responded, &quot;Get to work. I&#39;m just walking to work.&quot;

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Others see Harris&#39; purple ensemble&nbsp;as a nod to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/politics-culture/shirley-chisholm-kamala-harris-us-election-history" target="_blank">Shirley Chisholm</a>, the first Black woman to run for president and the first Black woman to be elected to Congress. Many of Chisholm&#39;s campaign posters&mdash;boasting her slogan, &quot;<a href="https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B008PINHIG&amp;preview=newtab&amp;linkCode=kpe&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_WQmjFbVGGFPN9&amp;tag=thewaspos09-20&amp;reshareId=QQB401KDJ0Q8BM54B7RV&amp;reshareChannel=system" target="_blank">unbought and unbossed</a>&quot;&mdash;featured purple as the central color.

In a more literal sense, purple is the mixture of red and blue; in terms of politics, it represents bipartisanship&mdash;the coming together&nbsp;of Republicans and Democrats. President <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/politics-culture/president-joe-biden-young-photos" target="_blank">Joe Biden</a>&#39;s inaugural speech spoke about the unification of the country, encouraging citizens to support a more peaceful cohabitation of members from opposing political parties.

Mirroring those sentiments, the message behind Harris&#39; wardrobe choice is clear: it&#39;s time to get to work and bring America together for a brighter, more equal future.

Why Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama, and Hillary Clinton Wore Purple on Inauguration Day

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