Just days before the upcoming presidential election, Melania Trump has stepped back into the spotlight, gracing the cover of Schweizer Illustrierte, a Swiss-based magazine, in true Melania fashion—stylish, composed, and unapologetically high-end.
The First Lady is rocking a double-breasted wool-blend gabardine coat from Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection, complete with satin peak lapels and a neatly nipped-in waist. The coat’s price tag? A cool $6,595. But as far as Melania’s concerned, it’s all part of the job of redefining elegance and setting her own standard, no matter what the critics say.
BREAKING: Melania Trump on the cover of Schweizer Illustrierte
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Melania has always been one to turn heads, whether in the White House or on the campaign trail, and this cover shoot is no exception. Shot by Regine Mahaux and styled by Hervé Pierre, Melania’s spread is a masterclass in power dressing. Think leather pencil skirts, sharp-shouldered blazers, classic Christian Louboutin heels, and Saint Laurent sunglasses. She’s keeping things iconic with Dior tailoring and an unmistakable presence that stands out in a world of fleeting fashion trends and disposable celebrity style.
Melania Trump gets out of the secured SUV perfectly styled. “My mother taught me: If you don’t take care of yourself in a disciplined way every day, you won’t be able to take care of others.”
Melania Trump for Schweizer Illustrierte
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Last week, Mrs. Trump reappeared on the national stage, supporting her husband at a packed Madison Square Garden rally. For the event, she chose a zebra print Michael Kors Collection coat and paired it with black Manolo Blahnik stilettos—a sharp, memorable look straight from her White House days that reminds us of the days when the Trumps turned D.C. into a showcase for timeless glamour and strength. Say what you will about Melania, but she understands the impact of style as a language all its own. Her fashion choices, from the Michael Kors zebra coat to this Dolce & Gabbana stunner, send a clear message: confidence, independence, and unapologetic luxury.
Melania in her New York office in Trump Tower.
“The modeling business prepared me for the life I have today: glamorous, but tough and relentless.”Melania Trump for Schweizer Illustrierte
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Of course, Melania’s sense of style is as polarizing as it is iconic. Her critics love to harp on her price tags, her high-end designers, and her European-style approach to American First Lady fashion. But she’s never let the noise get to her. Melania Trump didn’t show up to play by the Washington rules, and her appearances in top fashion magazines just drive that point home. She’s not interested in pandering or following some pre-approved playbook. Instead, she’s leaning into her unique role with the kind of sophistication that leaves an impression—one her supporters admire and that her detractors just can’t ignore.
Melania discusses her foundations and her jewelry business with an employee on Trump Force One
Melania Trump for Schweizer Illustrierte
Photo by Régine Mahaux, styled by Hervé Pierre, wearing a white Michael Kors sweater and navy blue Roger Vivier buckle flats… pic.twitter.com/g83xU0qjeF— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) October 31, 2024
While the mainstream media often skips over Melania’s contributions and focuses on her wardrobe’s cost, her supporters know better. They see a First Lady who doesn’t just show up in sweatpants and sneakers but who embraces the responsibility of representing American grace and power on the global stage. Her boldness, after all, isn’t just about fashion. It’s about making a statement that she’s every bit a part of the Trump brand—a brand of resilience, success, and an unwillingness to bow to the left’s criticisms.
As the election draws closer, Melania’s presence on the campaign trail is a reminder to voters of the contrast she and her husband offer to the current administration. She’s bringing back the pride and elegance that some feel has been missing from the White House in recent years, and in doing so, she’s giving Trump supporters a powerful visual reminder of what they’re voting for.
