Designer Sophie Theallet issued a public letter distancing herself from the First Lady saying, “we consider our voice an expression of our artistic and philosophical ideas”. She believes that working with Mrs Trump would violate her closely held beliefs, as it would amount to endorsing the Trump administration. Other designers have joined the boycott.

Washington Post writer Robin Givhan was supportive of her decision saying designers “should not feel obligated to say something in which they do not believe”.

But while fashion designers enjoy the endorsement of the secular media in their conscience stand, Christian businessmen and women are facing court action for acting according to their beliefs. This implies the existence of a double standard. ...