Melania Trump Steals Spotlight With Navy Hat

Melania Trump made an elegant sartorial statement on Inauguration Day, donning a navy wide-brimmed hat by American designer Eric Javits. Javits described dressing the first lady as "one of the greatest honors" of his career. The hat shielded her eyes as her husband was sworn in and caused those who embraced her to navigate around it; when Trump moved to kiss her at one point, he ended up air kissing her instead due to the hat.

Melania Trump eschewed her previous inauguration's sky-blue Ralph Lauren outfit for a sophisticated navy ensemble by Adam Lippes, featuring a silk wool coat, skirt, and an ivory blouse. Lippes stated it embodied "the beauty of American democracy." He highlighted the craftsmanship of the outfit, reinforcing the patriotic theme of the event.

While fashion has been a focal point during such ceremonies, it has also sparked debate. In 2017, some designers refrained from dressing Melania Trump, with social media calls for boycotts of Ralph Lauren, who dressed her then. Now, Ralph Lauren was chosen by outgoing first lady Jill Biden for her monochromatic purple attire. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)