Desi Jackie Kennedy: Usha Vance’s Sartorial Diplomacy Steals India Visit Spotlight

Indian-American Second Lady Usha Vance exuded "Desi Jackie Kennedy" chic throughout her family's four-day India trip, blending cultural homage with diplomatic grace. From landing in a Saloni Lodha red gown to putting her kids in kurtas and lehengas, she underscored her roots as her husband VP JD Vance had trade talks with PM Modi.

 

Key moments:

 

Cultural bridge: Usha’s UK-based Indian designer picks and her kids’ traditional wear at the Taj Mahal and Jaipur’s Amber Fort drew praise.

 

Diplomatic agenda: JD Vance advanced bilateral trade deal talks to counter Trump’s paused 26% tariffs, aiming for $500B trade by 2030.

 

Modi’s courtship: A private dinner and Taj Mahal visit underscored India’s push for a Quad summit with Trump later in 2025.

 

Sources: India Today, Foreign Policy, Deseret News