Turns out it was none of those but a color that's perhaps closer to Democratic presidential nominee's heart, given her oft-quoted and parodied line : ""You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?"
The suit Harris wore on Monday night was actually coconut brown.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 19: Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic party supporters are in Chicago for the convention, concluding with current Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party's presidential nomination. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
Who designed Kamala Harris' coconut brown pant suit?
Internet sleuths quickly tracked down that Harris was wearing a tailored, double-breasted jacket in wool "grain de poudre" by Chloé , and that the color is coconut brown.
The outfit was designed by the French brand's creative director, Chemena Kamali, who has recently been making waves with her outfits and celebrity clients, including Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez, according to W Magazine .
Harris’s Chloé outfit included a traditional suit jacket, lined with black buttons, and wide-leg dress pants in the same color as the jacket. Harris paired her suit with a white bow blouse.
While Harris has not commented on her choice of outfit, a rep for Chloé told The Washington Post that the coconut brown color of the outfit was a complete coincidence.
Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. Jasper Colt, USA TODAY
Internet is loving Harris' pant suit
Harris' choice of outfit may have been a coincidence, as the Chloé rep suggested, but the internet cannot get enough of the outfit and are convinced that it was an Easter egg.
It could obviously not be a comment on fashion without a nod to Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) from "The Devil Wears Prada," who famously gave Andrea (Anne Hathaway) an eviscerating crash course on colors and how fashion is decided.
Miranda says that when Andrea picked out "that lumpy blue" sweater to wear, she thought it was just blue. But "it's not just blue, it's not turquoise, it's not lapis, it's actually cerulean." One can picture Miranda just as easily replacing "tan" with "coconut brown."
One user said Harris' choice of outfit may have been a nod to the tan suit worn by Obama almost 10 years ago to the day. Some people at the time questioned whether the shade was professional enough for the high office.
More about Kamala Harris 'coconut tree' line
The now-infamous "coconut tree" meme was born on May 10, 2023, during the President’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics.
"You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?" Harris remarked during the event. "You exist in the context of all in which you live and what came before you."
Before, Harris spoke about how "everything is in context," and about how her mother used to give her a hard time before saying the phrase.
It's unclear whether Miranda Priestly would approve of the shade.
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
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