MAGA was in full swing at the U.S. Capitol following Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony on Monday. After the speeches were delivered and the Republican leader was officially named the 47th president of the United States, he and his wife Melania Trump shared their ceremonial first dance.
The couple took to the floor at the Liberty Inaugural Ball, surrounded by their family and supporters. Donald wore a classic tuxedo, while Melania coordinated in a black-and-white gown designed by French-American designer Hervé Pierre.
The strapless dress featured a single low arm strap and a zigzag pattern that made it appear as though a black ribbon was elegantly draped around a white gown. The flowing skirt had a high leg slit, allowing Melania to showcase her pointy white heels.
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The real highlight, however, was the dress’s stunning accessory: a black ribbon choker adorned with a diamond flower brooch, featuring a pink pearl at its center.
“It was such an honor to create the dress for First Lady Melania Trump tonight. I can’t thank her enough… it was a wonderful project, a great collaboration… as always !!!!” Pierre shared on Instagram alongside his original sketch of the gown.
Pierre also designed Melania’s ball gown for her husband’s inauguration in 2017. That dress was an off-the-shoulder white gown with a high leg slit and a thin red silk belt.
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Earlier in the day on Monday, Melania showcased another American designer, New York-based Adam Lippes, for her inauguration ceremony look. She wore a navy wool coat paired with a matching pencil skirt and an ivory silk crepe blouse. To complete her outfit, she added a flat-brimmed hat by Eric Javitz, also from New York.