Overview

• Melania Trump’s inauguration outfit featured American designer Adam Lippes, aligning with her history of supporting U.S.-based fashion brands during ceremonial events.
• A Dior press release highlighted her earlier choice of a French luxury brand for a pre-inauguration event, signaling a notable shift in the fashion industry’s stance toward the Trump administration.
• The presence of Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, at the inauguration underscored evolving U.S.-France trade relations, as Arnault has strategically invested in American ventures amid past tariff threats by Trump.
• The Trump-Vance women’s fashion choices, described as classic and nostalgic, were interpreted as a nod to a bygone era, aligning with Donald Trump’s emphasis on returning to a ‘golden age’ in his speech.
• Critics and commentators debated the symbolism of the First Lady’s attire, with some viewing it as a deliberate reflection of conservative values and a departure from the progressive trends often celebrated in the fashion industry.