That’s the point, explains costume designer Jessica Wenger.

It does a great job of anchoring what has become Claires new palette as POTUS."

“She has a fitted look that only Claire as POTUS could wear.”

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“Dark muted tones are the visual theme throughout all the seasons.

Also, we almost never use the color red unless the story calls for it.

The color plays a pivotal role in this power play moment between the two women.”

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Claire’s troops

“Claire wears this jacket a few times this season,” reveals Wenger.

This militant style jacket commands her control of the room."

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