Democratic presidential nominee and United States Vice President Kamala Harris arrived to deliver her concession speech on stage at Howard University on Nov. 6, 2024 in Washington, DC after former President Donald Trump was projected to win the 2024 election.
After a contentious campaign focused on key battleground states, the Republican presidential nominee was projected to secure the majority of electoral votes, giving him a second term as president. Harris, who was scheduled to address a crowd at her alma mater on Tuesday night delayed the appearance until late Wednesday afternoon.
She hit the stage after 4 p.m. wearing an all-black ensemble, capturing the overall mood and grief of her supporters. Harris wore a black suit with matching blazer and pants, with a silk blouse with a bow, and a pair of her traditional black high heeled pumps that she wore often throughout her campaign.
During her speech, she revealed she had called Trump to congratulate him on the win and said she and the Biden administration will help his administration with the transfer of power. “We must accept the results of this election,” Harris said to her supporters during her 15-minute speech. “While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign. A fight for the ideals at the heart of our nation, the ideals that reflect America at our best. That is a fight that I will never give up.”
The vice president’s attire was much more formal than the ensembles she chose toward the end of the campaign in the days that led to the election on Nov. 5. Harris made a few appearances wearing boots and jeans, showcasing a more casual side to her style.
The all black leather pumps featured a pointed toe and stiletto high heel, measuring at about 3.5 inches. Harris has preferred Manolo Blahnik heels during her campaign, and she was seemingly wearing the designer’s BB Calf 90 Black Calf Leather Pointed Toe Pumps, which retail for around $725.00.
Although Harris seems to prefer Manolo Blahnik, she has also previously worn footwear by Converse, Roger Vivier, Gucci and more.
