The inaugural hat was like nothing so much as the broad-brimmed white hat Mrs. Trump wore during a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife in 2018, which likewise made waves and which she auctioned off in 2022 as an “iconic broad-brimmed one-of-a-kind hat.” Her reference was herself.

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

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.

First Lady Melania Trump chose a classic navy blue and ivory ensemble for her husband President Donald Trump, who was worn in as the 47th President at the 2025 Presidential Inauguration.