Cheryl Hines is a devoted Romona Keveza fan, the celebrity and bridal designer who created her wedding dress when she married Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in 2014 at the Kennedy Compound in Cape Cod. The Curb Your Enthusiasm star has worn many of Keveza’s creations since — and donned the luxury designer back-to-back earlier this week for President Trump’s pre-Inauguration events.
On January 19 at the Candlelight Dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Hines, 59, nailed the black-tie dress code in a LBD that put a contemporary twist on Old Hollywood glamour. The actress turned heads in a strapless silk crepe column with a diaphanous overskirt. A gold metal belt cinched her waist, while keeping the skirt’s volume in check.
Less than 24 hours later at the MAHA Inaugural Ball (Hines’ husband has been nominated to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Service), the actress turned up the star-wattage in a dress Keveza described as “one for the history books.”
As the designer exclusively told Us: “In the past few years, Cheryl has worn a variety of chic Romona Keveza cocktail looks at many red carpet events. However, for this special event, I felt inspired to offer Cheryl an unforgettable look.”
The designer more than delivered, as Hines lit up the room in a platinum one-shoulder gown crafted from silver metallic lamé chiffon. The softly draped sweetheart neckline and bodice flattered from every angle, while the sweeping couture train made a striking entrance when Hines arrived on her husband’s arm on the night of the Inauguration (Kennedy Jr., 71, for his part, wowed the crowd when he brought out Hines’ favorite singer Jewel for a special performance, which was said to be a sweet, surprise gift for his wife.)
Hines’ sartorial statement was also an empowering moment for women in fashion. “The timeless piece was made entirely by hand, pinned, draped and sewn by a team of female artisans.” Keveza said. The silver finish “allowed Cheryl to dazzle in the spotlight of the cameras.”
Hines waxed poetic about the designer, who she shares the same adoration and respect for. “Romona and I chose the metallic dress for the MAHA Ball in Washington, D.C., because it has the perfect amount of drama and movement,” Hines exclusively shared with Us. “Romona is very talented at structuring a dress that fits like a glove. This dress has boning in the bodice, so it looked perfect throughout the night.”
“I have worn Romona’s creations for years; she designed my wedding dress,” Hines continued. “She is a perfectionist who won’t stop until she designs the perfect dress — with the perfect fit.”
Consider her latest mission fashionably accomplished.
