Melania Trump was a model before she became First Lady of the United States. With fashion choices that are different than the first ladies who came before her, her outfits have ranged from admirably diplomatic to outright insensitive. These are some of Melania Trump's most controversial fashion moments. The media and fashion worlds waited with bated breath to see which designer would dress Melania Trump for Donald Trump's presidential inauguration in January 2017. At the time, her rep announced in part to Women's Wear Daily,
"The First Lady–elect will become America's new First Lady wearing an American designer who transformed American fashion, Ralph Lauren."
Melania Trump sported a pale blue cashmere ensemble from the American brand and she looked lovely, but Ralph Lauren's work with the first lady riled up the Internet, with many social media users calling for a boycott of the label. However, Women's Wear Daily points out that the designer has never played favorites when it comes to politics, having previously dressed Hillary Clinton, Betty Ford, and Nancy Reagan in their clothes. In fact, Clinton wore Ralph Lauren at the inauguration as well. While Ralph Lauren has never made any political statements publicly, the fashion house released a statement at the time, saying,
"The Presidential Inauguration is a time for the United States to look our best to the world. It was important to us to uphold and celebrate the tradition of creating iconic American style for this moment." Watch the video for more about the Melania Trump outfits that caused a stir.
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Ralph's suit | 0:18
Show-stealing bling | 1:34
Monochromatic pantsuits | 2:40
Controversial designers | 3:55
'I really don't care' | 4:59
Hurricane heels | 6:03
Gardening gear | 7:18
'Out of Africa' moment | 8:19
Across the pond | 9:36
Those nude leggings | 10:48
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