For wardrobe, Ivanka not all-American girl

Ivanka Trump, adviser to and daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump in the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo, Nov. 3, 2017. / AP

By Jane Han

When it comes to fashion, Ivanka Trump, the first daughter and most valued adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, used to be highly predictable.

Polished in Escada, poised in Oscar de la Renta and always in her trademark stiletto heels, the 36-year-old model and businesswoman-turned-policy advisor has long been all for luxury labels. Up until she joined the rest of us and spawned a sudden but serious Zara habit.

In recent months, Trump has been spotted on many occasions, ranging from typical workdays to national events, donning the latest pieces from the reasonably-priced and wildly popular fast fashion brand.

Ivanka Trump from Instagram / Korea Times

Just last week, she was seen going to work in a $120 oversized plaid Zara blazer, which is a significant step down from the $5,000 silver dress by Carolina Herrera she was heavily criticized for wearing early last year on the same night protests broke out against President Trump's immigration ban.

Is she trying to be more relatable and portray herself as a middle class advocate? Is this her new attempt at fashion politics to win over millennials? And does this mean Trump will be bringing her new modest style to Korea?