Melania Trump’s outfit at her husband Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States quickly caught attention, primarily because of its hefty price tag. She chose a custom navy double-breasted coat designed by Adam Lippes, which she paired with a matching boater hat created by Eric Javits.
Price and Design Details
Moreover, Eric Javits is renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship, with similar hats priced over $400. Adam Lippes, while not as widely recognized, is reportedly a favorite designer of Melania, as Vogue pointed out. In fact, Lippes also designed Princess Eugenie’s outfit for the 2017 Trooping the Colour.
Lippes proudly commented, “Mrs. Trump’s outfit was created by some of America’s finest craftsmen and I take great pride in showing such work to the world.” Additionally, a similar double-breasted coat from Lippes’ collection costs over $3,600. However, it’s expected that Melania’s custom design likely exceeded this price. To complete her look, she wore black leather gloves and dark suede pumps, perfectly coordinated with her husband’s attire.
Mixed Reactions
The outfit sparked a range of reactions online. One user expressed, “I adore Melania and I liked the outfit. Not the hat. It was too much.” In contrast, another user remarked, “Makes her look hard. But maybe that’s what she wants to look like today, all business. Don’t mess with me kind of thing.”
On the other hand, a different user wrote, “She’s dressed for business this time around. It’s a huge statement on her part. She will always exude beauty, class, and dignity regardless of what she wears.”
Meanwhile, some users were more critical. One witty user quipped, “I love her but her outfit reminds me of the McDonald’s Hamburglar…”
Melania’s Thoughts
Reflecting on her outfit choices, Melania commented during Trump’s 2017 inaugural, “It can be a daunting task to choose an outfit that will be mesmerized and become part of our nation’s story and forever history.”