Conan Breaks Down Bernie Sanders' Iconic Inauguration Fashion Statement

A presidential inauguration is often a unique showcase for fashion statements, and 2021 was no exception. 

In this clop from Thursday night's Conan, noted fashionistas Conan O'Brien and Andy Richter profile the looks from luminaries like Vice President Kamala Harris and also the captivating Bernie Sanders ensemble that has taken the internet by storm. 

Their deep dive into the genesis of his "enigmatic" outfit brings them to an interview with the designer who dressed him, Burlington Coat Factory employee Jen Finney. O'Brien asks her about the significance of the color palate, and she says "I suggested navy blue, but he wanted something that would go well with spilled coffee. He said 'imagine if oatmeal became a coat.'" 

The surprising reveal is the designers she chose. "The coat is from Dockers and the mittens are Gucci... Donna Gucci. She teaches at the middle school, recently had a messy divorce, her fault."

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