--- description: Photographer Landon Nordeman captures the fashion scene at the Republican National Convention on assignment for TIME title: See the Fashion Trends from the Floor of the GOP Convention image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltf7a72e43b786fa45/69889c9d0a4a22e9b49ca83a/rnc-fashion-facebook.jpg?branch=production ---  * [Politics](/section/politics/) ## Politics Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [Republican National Convention](/tag/republican-national-convention/) ## Republican National Convention Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # See the Fashion Trends from the Floor of the Republican Convention by [TIME Photo](/author/time-photo/) ## TIME Photo Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Updated: Dec 13, 2023 5:58 AM CUTPublished: Jul 18, 2016 10:16 PM CUT  Photographer Landon Nordeman captures scenes from the floor of the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, while on assignment for TIME. Here, a star-spangled, sequined vest makes a statement on the opening day, Monday, July 18, 2016. Photographer Landon Nordeman captures scenes from the floor of the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, while on assignment for TIME. Here, a star-spangled, sequined vest makes a statement on the opening day, Monday, July 18, 2016.Landon Nordeman for TIME by [TIME Photo](/author/time-photo/) ## TIME Photo Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Updated: Dec 13, 2023 5:58 AM CUTPublished: Jul 18, 2016 10:16 PM CUT Photographer Landon Nordeman visited the [Republican National Convention in Cleveland ](http://time.com/4416684/unhinged-republican-convention/?iid=sr-link3 "undefined")to capture some of the fashion up close at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland this week, where the look is both timeless and contemporary. Delegates and dignitaries who [head out every four years to the national meetups](http://time.com/4416036/republican-national-convention-photos/?iid=sr-link10 "undefined") stick with the tried-and-true: bold reds, whites and blues; colorful hats, buttons and stickers; standard slacks and sport coats. But within that rigid framework, there is endless variation, with each convention bringing its own themes and each delegate having their own special flair. It is another part of the pageantry of democracy in action, the individuals expressing themselves even as they join together in a larger whole. From a distance, the hats and buttons and sunglasses blend together, forming a colorful composite.  Photographer Landon Nordeman captures scenes from the floor of the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, while on assignment for TIME. Here, statement earrings are worn on the floor of the 2016 Republican National Convention on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Photographer Landon Nordeman captures scenes from the floor of the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, while on assignment for TIME. Here, a star-spangled, sequined vest makes a statement on the opening day, Monday, July 18, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Red heels are carried on the floor of the 2016 Republican National Convention on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Flags are an essential theme at the 2016 Republican National Convention on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Flag prints made their way from head to toe at the 2016 Republican National Convention on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Elephant prints find their way to the floor. Landon Nordeman for TIME  A star-spangled scarf appears on the RNC floor Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Pins are popular on the floor of the 2016 Republican National Convention on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  A handgun tie lapel makes a statement on the convention floor, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Bold patterns and big beads on the floor of the 2016 Republican National Convention on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Oversized, colorful handbags are spotted on the floor of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  A bold hat makes a statement on the floor of the 2016 Republican National Convention on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  Women accessorize while some men wear classic pinstripes on the floor of the 2016 Republican National Convention on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. Landon Nordeman for TIME  An elephant pendant is worn on the floor of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Landon Nordeman for TIME  A man sports a dapper look on the floor of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. 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