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Breitbart News hires fashion critic to define redneck aesthetic

other · 2026-05-05

Breitbart News, the platform run by Donald Trump's former strategist Steve Bannon, has hired 25-year-old John Binder as its fashion critic since April 2017. Binder's style references include Melania Trump, Victoria Beckham, Nicole Kidman, and the Olsen twins. He praises Melania for transitioning America into a 'bitch-goddess ultra-femininity' and admires her wardrobe of Dior, Dolce&Gabbana, Balmain, Valentino, and Delpozo. Binder also criticizes Ivanka Trump for conciliatory statements. Editor-in-chief Alex Marlow states the principle that 'culture is superior to politics.'

Key facts

  • Breitbart News hired John Binder as fashion critic in April 2017.
  • Binder is 25 years old.
  • His absolute style reference is Melania Trump.
  • Melania's wardrobe includes Dior, Dolce&Gabbana, Balmain, Valentino, and Delpozo.
  • Binder admires Victoria Beckham, Nicole Kidman, and the Olsen sisters.
  • He dislikes Ivanka Trump's conciliatory statements.
  • Editor-in-chief Alex Marlow says 'culture is superior to politics.'
  • Binder also focuses on immigration issues.

Entities

Artists

  • John Binder
  • Melania Trump
  • Victoria Beckham
  • Nicole Kidman
  • Mary-Kate Olsen
  • Ashley Olsen
  • Ivanka Trump
  • Steve Bannon
  • Alex Marlow

Institutions

  • Breitbart News
  • Dior
  • Dolce&Gabbana
  • Balmain
  • Valentino
  • Delpozo

Locations

  • United States
  • Taormina
  • Italy
  • Houston
  • Texas
  • Paris
  • France
  • Rome
  • Japan

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