Since Donald Trump officially became America’s new President-Elect, dressing the future first lady, Melania Trump, seems the hottest topic amongst designers. Although there have been thousands of protesters taking to the streets in major capitals of the United States and on social media protesting against Mr. Trump as president, but why dressing the wife of the president-elect, who will officially become the next FLOTUS come 20th January be a major debate?
Since designer Sophie Theallet wrote in her open letter posted on her Twitter account in November, that “the rhetoric of racism, sexism, and xenophobia unleashed by [Melania’s] husband’s presidential campaign are incompatible with the shared values we live by,” a slew of other designers like — Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford and more are taking sides with her, while designers such as — Thom Browne, Marcus Wainwright of Rag & Bone, Carolina Herrera and many more will be proud to dress the future FLOTUS, others are still indecisive.
Ahead, the debate continues as 18 designers give different views on dressing Melania Trump. Keep reading by clicking through:
Marc Jacobs
“I have no interest whatsoever in dressing Melania Trump. I didn’t see [Sophie Theallet’s] letter. Personally, I’d rather put my energy into helping out those who will be hurt by [Donald] Trump and his supporters.” — he told WWD
