When Melania Trump appeared at the 2025 presidential inauguration wearing a silk wool coat and skirt designed by American designer Adam Lips, what was the hidden meaning behind this fashion choice?
As the second first lady of immigrant origin in American history, Melania loved European luxury brands during her husband’s first term. Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen and others were her favorites. However, this time she abandoned her past preferences and chose the work of a local American designer. This is not only a support for the local American fashion industry, but also an echo of the revitalization of the American economy emphasized by her husband during the campaign.
In 2017, she appeared in Ralph Lauren’s clothes, which was seen as a symbol of unity at the time. Now, the choice of Adam Lippes, a designer who is not as well-known as Ralph Lauren but represents the emerging fashion power in the United States, seems to announce to the world: the new government will open a new chapter for the local creative industry in the United States.
This decision has also attracted widespread attention in the fashion industry. Some designers are reluctant to cooperate with the Trump family due to political differences, but Lippes’ design this time has undoubtedly broken the deadlock. This not only brought unprecedented attention to him personally, but also demonstrated the complex and delicate relationship between the fashion industry and politics.
Fashion has never been far away from politics. Every dress choice of the first lady is a silent expression of national values. When Melania stands in the spotlight, she is not only wearing clothes, but also her expectations and commitment to the future of the United States.
The interweaving of fashion and politics is not only a display of personal style, but also a deep tribute to national values.
