First lady Melania Trump wore a black and white gown to celebrate President Donald Trump’s inaugural ball on Monday, Jan. 20.

The first lady went patriotic at her husband’s swearing-in, wearing two U.S. fashion brands, while the new cabinet stepped into the spotlight in sharp styles and fresh colors.

As the world watches for the transition of power on Inauguration Day, the fashion industry eyes the ensembles of the first ladies.

First lady Melania Trump leaned into an all-American ensemble for Monday’s inaugural ceremony, turning fashion into political talking points. Trump wore clothing by independent U.S. designers Adam Lippes and Eric Javits,

For Trump’s swearing-in at the US Capitol, his wife and daughters, Ivanka and Tiffany, seemed to be sending a message to America by avoiding the bright baby blue and suffragette white they

For her inaugural debut in 2017 for Trump’s first presidency term, Melania donned a sky-blue custom Ralph Lauren ensemble with an up-do. She became the first foreign-born first lady in nearly two centuries. Last year, during his election victory speech, Trump praised Melania’s work ethic: "She's done a great job, works very hard to help people."

Melania Trump's fashion highlights the political divisiveness in America, with some designers refusing to dress her.

First Lady Melania Trump is wearing a silk wool Adam Lippes coat and skirt with an ivory blouse this morning at the 2025 inauguration, where her husband Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States.

With her eyes almost entirely obscured by the rim of her wool boater-style hat, Melania Trump stood next to president-elect Donald Trump on stage at the inauguration ceremony as he pledged the oath of allegiance.

As Women's Wear Daily noted, Melania Trump's outfit is a departure from tradition. She usually prefers European designs for her daily wardrobe. The fashion-focused outlet reported that Melania's personal stylist, Herve Pierre, orchestrated the outfit in collaboration with several U.S.-based designers specifically for the inauguration.

Melania Trump leaned into a patriotic color palette for husband Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday. The former model wore a custom double-breasted navy coat by Adam Lippes and a matching boater hat by Eric Javits, both American designers, for the occasion.

Melania Trump wore a navy coat for husband Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration. The inauguration outfit reportedly was designed by Adam Lippes and the coordinating hat by Eric Javits.