Melania Trump: Reproduction gown of 2017 inaugural gown

Name/Title

Melania Trump: Reproduction gown of 2017 inaugural gown

Entry/Object ID

2017.00.06 A & B

Description

Edelweiss Design Studio - Barbara Leeman created a reproduction gown of the inaugural gown worn by Mrs. Trump in 2017. The gown is based off the one at the Smithsonian Institute, which was designed by Hervé Pierre. The gown (A) has a red ribbon belt (B). The gown is made from silk with stiffened chiffon around the shoulders and down the front of the gown with a red ribbon belt that snaps at the waist.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Dress

Material

Silk, Chiffon, Ribbon

Condition

Overall Condition

Good