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Melania Trump Spotlights U.S. Designers at Independence Day Picnic and Hospital Visit

Her July appearances underline a shift to homegrown fashion backed by subtle patriotic details

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Overview

  • On July 4, she hosted the White House military family picnic on the South Lawn in a white Thom Browne cotton poplin shirtdress featuring a red, white and blue grosgrain stripe at the waist.
  • She completed her look with red and white snake-print Manolo Blahnik pumps and joined President Trump on the White House balcony for an evening dance to “Y.M.C.A.”
  • On July 3, she visited Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., wearing a navy and ivory polka dot Gabriela Hearst twill shirt with a belted ivory pencil skirt and off-white Roger Vivier flats.
  • Since her husband’s second inauguration, she has prioritized American labels over European houses, favoring conservative silhouettes with pared-back luxe details.
  • Her wardrobe choices serve as a form of First Lady diplomacy, reinforcing support for domestic industry and traditional values through symbolic styling.