History redressed: Melania makes her mark, in a fashion, with Smithsonian gown

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by David Smith in WashingtonFebruary 20, 2026 at 08:20 PM

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Melania Trump presented her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History on Friday, marking a temporary truce between her and the institution, which her husband has publicly criticized. The off-white silk crepe gown, designed with Hervé Pierre, was displayed alongside other first ladies' gowns. Trump highlighted the gown's design process, which is featured in her documentary "Melania," and emphasized the importance of detail and the gown's modern silhouette. She paired the gown with a reproduction of a 1955 Harry Winston diamond brooch. The event took place in Washington D.C., adding her gown to the First Ladies Collection.

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