Melania Trump's trendy outfits carry a message
The First Lady of the United States considers clothing an important tool to help her convey political, cultural and social messages.
On April 24, at the official welcoming ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife at the White House, Melania Trump was highly appreciated for her white suit and wide-brimmed hat. The design is from the Michael Kors collection and costs 2,195 USD (nearly 50 million VND). The wide-brimmed hat received the most attention, made by designer Herve Pierre especially for the first lady.NYTimesThe hat is not a random accessory. Mrs. Trump chose it because according to Western beliefs, people who wear white hats are considered good and respectable.
In late January, attending the State of the Union address (SOTU), Mrs. Melania appeared at the US Capitol in a cream-colored Dior suit, combined with a Dolce & Gabbana shirt and Christian Louboutin high heels. According toCNN, her outfit carries a message of opposition to Mr. Trump's anti-women policies. "She's wearing a suit that I find very interesting. Remember, last year, all the female Democratic senators wore white," reporter Kate Bennett commented.
In 2017, at a reception for Queen Rania of Jordan - one of the most fashionable royals - Mrs. Trump chose an emerald green dress by Hervé Pierre. According toTelegraph, the color of the dress shows the First Lady's respect for her partner. Green is one of the colors of the Jordanian flag and is especially important in Islam because it is said to be Muhammad's favorite color. It is also considered to represent paradise in the faith. In addition, the matching scarf and belt also show Mrs. Trump's thoughtfulness.
In November 2017, Melania (left) wore a cheongsam-like dress at a state banquet in Beijing. The Gucci dress was paired with pink high heels. The intricate embroidery, the collar, and the design all evoked images of China. Melania’s clothing choices continue to reflect the First Lady’s fashion diplomacy, combining high fashion with local culture.
In October 2017, Melania (left) wore a suit next to President Trump to welcome Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire (right). The gray plaid suit by Ralph Lauren was combined with a white shirt and an untied black tie, showing a strong contrast with Mrs. Grégoire's dress and handbag. According toTelegraph,Melania's outfits reflect feminism.
When she wants to show confidence and power, Mrs. Melania often chooses suits. She wore a Dior suit to meet with Prince Harry on September 23, 2017 at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in Canada.According to costume designer Kemal Harris, wearing a suit allows women to show off their sexiness without being revealing.
Similarly, to show respect and love for France, Mrs. Trump chose a Dior suit when visiting France, following the advice of designer Herve Pierre. AboveWWD, Pierre said: "TFor the first state visit of an American first lady to Paris, Dior was the only logical choice. 2017 marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of Dior, and Dior is forever tied to France."The diplomatic message that Melania loves France immediately scored points with the French people. Many French people expressed their admiration for the elegance of the American first lady.
Last year, when she arrived in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, and met with Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef, Mrs. Melania wore a Stella McCartney jumpsuit. The design costs 1,047 USD (nearly 24 million VND), with a trendy, large metallic Saint Laurent belt worth 348 USD (about 8 million VND).CNNHer jumpsuit was noted to be very similar to the traditional abaya worn by Muslim women.
Careful and respectful of Saudi Arabia is the meaning of the cape-style dress that the US first lady wore to attend the welcoming ceremony held by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at Al Murabba Palace in Riyadh. The design by Reem Acra was published by the newspaperArab Newspraise is excellent
In Israel, she chose many white outfits. The jacket Melania wore to the holy city of Jerusalem is from the Michael Kors brand and costs 1,995 USD (45.3 million VND).CNNMelania chose white because the Israeli flag is white and blue.
At Donald Trump's inauguration early last year, Melania chose a blue Ralph Lauren dress, paired with blue silk gloves and matching high heels.Harper's BazaarThe US First Lady chose this pastel blue color with the meaning of wishing for peace when taking on a new position of power, in the face of public opposition to Donald Trump's election as US President.
