Melania Trump, wrapped in a black ribbon for the ball that closes Inauguration Day

Melania Trump like flowers in a bouquet. When Herve Pierre she imagined the dress that First Lady he would have worn at the closing inaugural balls the long marathon ofInauguration Day it started from the tape. He built the outfit around that concept which is already part of a little piece of history. The long-time stylist, with a past as creative director of Carolina Herrerahad already signed the dress that Flotus he had shown off for the same occasion in 2017.

Donald and Melania Trump at the 2025 Inaugural Ball.

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Like the one from eight years ago, this evening dress is also strapless. Made of off-white silk crêpe, it is crossed by two black gazar bands that enliven the space put in a three-dimensional game.

Donald and Melania Trump in Herv Pierre at the 2017 Inaugural Ball.

Donald and Melania Trump in Hervé Pierre at the 2017 Inaugural Ball.

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«It is a great honor to have collaborated with First Lady For the design of her inaugural dress,” declares Hervé Pierre, “it was clear that Mrs. Trump was gravitating toward a combination of black and white, true to her style and vision.”

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The designer and stylist, who according to what he reports WWDwas inspired by the great work of the artisans in the reconstruction of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Pariswas born in France but is an American citizen.

Donald and Melania Trump at the 2025 Inaugural Ball.

Donald and Melania Trump at the 2025 Inaugural Ball.

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She entrusted the task of physically sewing the dress to a Chinese-American seamstress who has her own workshop in New York. Seen from this angle, Melania Trump had shown off for the events of the day a look designed by Adam Lippes And a hat designed by Eric Javitsboth American independent designers, she makes peace with the country that her husband was called to administer.

Melania Trump atInauguration Day and that hat to protect herself on the day of her husband Donald’s inauguration

There First Lady makes peace with American fashion by wearing a coat navy blue signed Adam Lippes and a hat designed by Eric Javits. The headdress is destined to make history, if only because it prevents us from meeting the gaze (and thoughts) of the husband’s wife. tycoon

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There has long been talk about the fact that the wife of tycoon had been snubbed by some fashion houses who, they announced, had no interest in dressing her. If Melania, with elegance, never said anything about it, Hervé Pierre himself spoke about the issue. The creative in the role of consultant had complained about the treatment given to his client, saying that even the clerks of a boutique of an important American brand had accompanied him to the door and refused to serve him. «Fashion is for the eyes and it is up to others to find their own interpretations» Hervé Pierre thus distances himself from any subtext, thus ending any controversy.

Donald and Melania Trump at the 2025 Inaugural Ball.

Donald and Melania Trump at the 2025 Inaugural Ball.

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The designer is not the only one to have designed two dresses for the inaugural ball for the same First Lady. Before him there were Jason Wu for Michelle Obama, James Galanos for Nancy Reagan and Nettie Rosenstein for Mamie Eisenhower. The difference lies in the terms of office of the presidents: Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan and Dwight Eisenhower had two consecutive ones while Donald Trump had Joe Biden in the middle.

Has Melania Trump tied her finger, or will she be able to forgive American fashion?

If in 2017 many stylists took a stand by declaring that they didn’t care about dressing the wife of such a controversial figure as Donald Trump, now there seems to be a queue out the door to offer her a dress to wear on inauguration day. There First Lady (bis) will he be able to leave the past behind?

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Completing Melania Trump’s ensemble was the chocker. Pinned to the black ribbon worn around the neck is a pin designed by Harry Winston dated 1955. The name is an authority in the field of jewelry. Harry Winston, son of Ukrainian immigrants born in New York in 1896, is known for having revolutionized the sector with his fashion house founded in 1932, modernizing design with precious works of craftsmanship.

Melania Trump and the choker with the diamond brooch worn at the 2025 inaugural ball.

Melania Trump and the choker with the diamond brooch worn at the 2025 inaugural ball.

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The quote in the song consolidated the myth **Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend **sung by Marilyn Monroe in the 1953 film Men prefer blondes. It was he who invented a new way of promotion by lending his creations to an actress for the first time in 1944 for the Oscar night. Harry Winston is a symbol of that American dream that Donald Trump wants to give back to his country. As he himself stated in his inauguration speech, a new golden age has begun. Apparently, also for fashion. At least these seem to be the intentions of the First Lady.


Source: Vanity Fair

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