Ukrainian fashion legend Victoria Gres revealed the message of Melania Trump's image at the inauguration and named the main rule of the first ladies' style

The image of US First Lady Melania Trump at her husband's inauguration is being actively discussed around the world. Some people praised the style icon's outfit, but there were also those who didn't like her look.

The legendary Ukrainian designer Victoria Gres analyzed Melania's look in a commentary for OBOZ.UA. She also spoke about the main rule of the first ladies' style.

Everything in its place

"Only the lazy have not spoken out about Melania Trump's image at the inauguration of the newly elected President of the United States, her husband Donald Trump. The world is looking for signs and meanings in the first lady's outfits, discussing the concept of her style in terms of time, and many people have even read hints of nuances in Melania's image of her personal relationship with her husband," the designer said.

According to Grace, as a designer, Melania Trump's image at the inauguration impresses her because every detail is thought out.

"She has almost perfect natural features, many years of modeling experience behind her, and of course, she knows how to wear clothes perfectly and is convincing in her images. The American and global fashion industries are at her service," added Victoria Gres. "The image at the inauguration met all the laws of the genre: the color, the silhouette of the coat, the slightly readable retro style and the emphasis on the headdress, the perfectly proportioned proportions of the whole image - everything is in place and carries the right information load about the role of the first lady.

The designer noted that Melania's outfit clearly shows the image of a strong-willed woman who is confident in herself. She added that the choice of outfit for the inauguration was fully in line with the unspoken law of the first lady. Melania Trump sent clear messages about herself, demonstrated her advantages, did not please and did not hide behind different masks. Her laconicism and restraint were also a plus.

The main rule of the first ladies' style

"Jacqueline Kennedy formulated the modern concept of the First Lady's image. "The dress should be tight enough to show that you are a woman, and loose enough to show that you are a lady," said John F. Kennedy's wife. And, apparently, Melania Trump's choice fully complies with this unspoken law of the First Lady," said Grace.

How the tradition of discussing the image of the first lady was born

The designer gave a fashion tour. It is specified that the concept of discussing the image of first ladies originated in the United States 175 years ago. It happened during the funeral of Dolley, the wife of the 4th President James Madison. However, this tradition entered its active phase later. Victoria Gres explained that the reasons for the popularity of first ladies vary: from their outfits, age difference, extravagant actions to social activism and popular love.

"Suffice it to recall Hillary Clinton, who built her political career on her own, was the US Secretary of State and is considered one of the best lawyers in the country's history; the first black First Lady Michelle Obama; the beautiful and intelligent Grace Kelly; Nancy Reagan, who was recognized as the best first lady of the United States in a large-scale survey in the 2000s; Carla Bruni, who became famous long before her marriage; Eva Peron, who was called the spiritual leader of the nation; Brigitte Macron, known for her extravagant love story with the future president... And this is not the whole list," the designer added. - "And, of course, Jackie Kennedy is not on the list - it was with her that the report began when the first lady's style entered the world agenda and became the most anticipated news story for all authoritative and influential media.

It is clarified that Jacqueline Kennedy spent a lot of time and effort on shaping her wardrobe. Moreover, she had a special mission: to put an end to the stereotype that the United States is a country of bad taste. Since then, femininity and restraint have been the main rules of the first ladies' style.

"By the way, everyone who ironically believes that Melania's hat will go down in history more than the inauguration itself is deeply mistaken. The title of "the most famous inauguration hat" belongs to Grace Coolidge," the designer said. "In 1925, at the inauguration of the 30th President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge, it was his wife Grace who caused a real stir with her headdress. She wore a top hat similar to her husband's, only gray and decorated with feathers."

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