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,

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

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.

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 the world at large watching, Melania Trump’s choice of political uniform for such an occasion as Inauguration Day - her first outfit as FLOTUS (2.0) - will be more than just clothes. Consider it not so much a look as a statement of intent for the term ahead.

Famous faces and thousands of Americans flocked to US capital Washington DC, braving conditions that have chased the ceremony indoors, to watch Donald Trump become the 47th President

Melania Trump’s silk-wool coat and skirt were Adam Lippes, an independent American designer based in New York, an ensemble paired with an ivory blouse