USA, Melania Trumps dress is transferred to the National Museum of American History

Feb 20, 2026

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Melania Trump presents her Inaugural Gown - Washington US First Lady Melania Trump presents her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History in Washington on February 20, 2026. The gown, designed by French American fashion and costume designer Herve Pierre, was worn by the First Lady during the 2025 inaugural balls. Photo by Yuri Gripas ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xGripasxYuri ABACAx
Melania Trump presents her Inaugural Gown - Washington US First Lady Melania Trump presents her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History in Washington on February 20, 2026. The gown, designed by French American fashion and costume designer Herve Pierre, was worn by the First Lady during the 2025 inaugural balls. Photo by Yuri Gripas ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xGripasxYuri ABACAx
Melania Trump presents her Inaugural Gown - Washington US First Lady Melania Trump presents her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History in Washington on February 20, 2026. The gown, designed by French American fashion and costume designer Herve Pierre, was worn by the First Lady during the 2025 inaugural balls. Photo by Yuri Gripas ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xGripasxYuri ABACAx
Melania Trump presents her Inaugural Gown - Washington US First Lady Melania Trump presents her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History in Washington on February 20, 2026. The gown, designed by French American fashion and costume designer Herve Pierre, was worn by the First Lady during the 2025 inaugural balls. Photo by Yuri Gripas ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xGripasxYuri ABACAx
Melania Trump presents her Inaugural Gown - Washington US First Lady Melania Trump presents her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History in Washington on February 20, 2026. The gown, designed by French American fashion and costume designer Herve Pierre, was worn by the First Lady during the 2025 inaugural balls. Photo by Yuri Gripas ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xGripasxYuri ABACAx
Melania Trump presents her Inaugural Gown - Washington US First Lady Melania Trump presents her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History in Washington on February 20, 2026. The gown, designed by French American fashion and costume designer Herve Pierre, was worn by the First Lady during the 2025 inaugural balls. Photo by Yuri Gripas ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xGripasxYuri ABACAx
Melania Trump presents her Inaugural Gown - Washington US First Lady Melania Trump presents her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History in Washington on February 20, 2026. The gown, designed by French American fashion and costume designer Herve Pierre, was worn by the First Lady during the 2025 inaugural balls. Photo by Yuri Gripas ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xGripasxYuri ABACAx
Melania Trump presents her Inaugural Gown - Washington US First Lady Melania Trump presents her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History in Washington on February 20, 2026. The gown, designed by French American fashion and costume designer Herve Pierre, was worn by the First Lady during the 2025 inaugural balls. Photo by Yuri Gripas ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xGripasxYuri ABACAx
Melania Trump presents her Inaugural Gown - Washington US First Lady Melania Trump presents her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History in Washington on February 20, 2026. The gown, designed by French American fashion and costume designer Herve Pierre, was worn by the First Lady during the 2025 inaugural balls. Photo by Yuri Gripas ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xGripasxYuri ABACAx
Melania Trump presents her Inaugural Gown - Washington US First Lady Melania Trump presents her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History in Washington on February 20, 2026. The gown, designed by French American fashion and costume designer Herve Pierre, was worn by the First Lady during the 2025 inaugural balls. Photo by Yuri Gripas ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xGripasxYuri ABACAx
Melania Trump presents her Inaugural Gown - Washington US First Lady Melania Trump presents her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History in Washington on February 20, 2026. The gown, designed by French American fashion and costume designer Herve Pierre, was worn by the First Lady during the 2025 inaugural balls. Photo by Yuri Gripas ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xGripasxYuri ABACAx
Melania Trump presents her Inaugural Gown - Washington US First Lady Melania Trump presents her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History in Washington on February 20, 2026. The gown, designed by French American fashion and costume designer Herve Pierre, was worn by the First Lady during the 2025 inaugural balls. Photo by Yuri Gripas ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xGripasxYuri ABACAx
Melania Trump presents her Inaugural Gown - Washington US First Lady Melania Trump presents her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History in Washington on February 20, 2026. The gown, designed by French American fashion and costume designer Herve Pierre, was worn by the First Lady during the 2025 inaugural balls. Photo by Yuri Gripas ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xGripasxYuri ABACAx
Melania Trump presents her Inaugural Gown - Washington US First Lady Melania Trump presents her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History in Washington on February 20, 2026. The gown, designed by French American fashion and costume designer Herve Pierre, was worn by the First Lady during the 2025 inaugural balls. Photo by Yuri Gripas ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xGripasxYuri ABACAx
Melania Trump presents her Inaugural Gown - Washington US First Lady Melania Trump presents her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History in Washington on February 20, 2026. The gown, designed by French American fashion and costume designer Herve Pierre, was worn by the First Lady during the 2025 inaugural balls. Photo by Yuri Gripas ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xGripasxYuri ABACAx
Melania Trump presents her Inaugural Gown - Washington US First Lady Melania Trump presents her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian First Ladies Collection at the National Museum of American History in Washington on February 20, 2026. The gown, designed by French American fashion and costume designer Herve Pierre, was worn by the First Lady during the 2025 inaugural balls. Photo by Yuri Gripas ABACAPRESS.COM Washington DC United States Copyright: xGripasxYuri ABACAx
The First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, attends the presentation of the dress she wore to the 2025 inaugural ball at the National Museum of American History in Washington, United State, 20 February 2026. Melania Trump donated a black-and-white design worn during the 2025 inauguration to the Smithsonian Institution, which will become part of the institution s First Ladies Gallery, where iconic outfits worn by presidential wives are on display. Melania Trump donates her inaugural gown to the Smithsonian Institution !ACHTUNG: NUR REDAKTIONELLE NUTZUNG! Copyright: xOctavioxGuzmánx AME7231 20260220-55019467149_1
The First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, attends the presentation of the dress she wore to the 2025 inaugural ball at the National Museum of American History in Washington, United State, 20 February 2026. Melania Trump donated a black-and-white design worn during the 2025 inauguration to the Smithsonian Institution, which will become part of the institution s First Ladies Gallery, where iconic outfits worn by presidential wives are on display. Melania Trump donates her inaugural gown to the Smithsonian Institution !ACHTUNG: NUR REDAKTIONELLE NUTZUNG! Copyright: xOctavioxGuzmánx AME7228 20260220-55019467147_1
The First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, attends the presentation of the dress she wore to the 2025 inaugural ball at the National Museum of American History in Washington, United State, 20 February 2026. Melania Trump donated a black-and-white design worn during the 2025 inauguration to the Smithsonian Institution, which will become part of the institution s First Ladies Gallery, where iconic outfits worn by presidential wives are on display. Melania Trump donates her inaugural gown to the Smithsonian Institution !ACHTUNG: NUR REDAKTIONELLE NUTZUNG! Copyright: xOctavioxGuzmánx AME7241 20260220-55019467137_1
First Lady of US Melania Trump’s 2025 inaugural ball gown event WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 20: A view of strapless black-and-white gown, designed by first Lady of the US Melania Trump’s fashion designer and stylist Herve Pierre, at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., US on February 20, 2026. The strapless black-and-white gown was designed by her longtime fashion designer and stylist, Herve Pierre, who is seen sketching it for the first lady and fitting her in it in Melania, her recently released documentary. Kyle Mazza Anadolu Washington United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxKylexMazzax
First Lady of US Melania Trump’s 2025 inaugural ball gown event WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 20: A view of strapless black-and-white gown, designed by first Lady of the US Melania Trump’s fashion designer and stylist Herve Pierre, at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., US on February 20, 2026. The strapless black-and-white gown was designed by her longtime fashion designer and stylist, Herve Pierre, who is seen sketching it for the first lady and fitting her in it in Melania, her recently released documentary. Kyle Mazza Anadolu Washington United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxKylexMazzax
First Lady of US Melania Trump’s 2025 inaugural ball gown event WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 20: A view of strapless black-and-white gown, designed by first Lady of the US Melania Trump’s fashion designer and stylist Herve Pierre, at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., US on February 20, 2026. The strapless black-and-white gown was designed by her longtime fashion designer and stylist, Herve Pierre, who is seen sketching it for the first lady and fitting her in it in Melania, her recently released documentary. Kyle Mazza Anadolu Washington United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxKylexMazzax
First Lady of US Melania Trump’s 2025 inaugural ball gown event WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 20: A view of strapless black-and-white gown, designed by first Lady of the US Melania Trump’s fashion designer and stylist Herve Pierre, at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., US on February 20, 2026. The strapless black-and-white gown was designed by her longtime fashion designer and stylist, Herve Pierre, who is seen sketching it for the first lady and fitting her in it in Melania, her recently released documentary. Kyle Mazza Anadolu Washington United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxKylexMazzax
First Lady of US Melania Trump’s 2025 inaugural ball gown event WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 20: A view of strapless black-and-white gown, designed by first Lady of the US Melania Trump’s fashion designer and stylist Herve Pierre, at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., US on February 20, 2026. The strapless black-and-white gown was designed by her longtime fashion designer and stylist, Herve Pierre, who is seen sketching it for the first lady and fitting her in it in Melania, her recently released documentary. Kyle Mazza Anadolu Washington United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxKylexMazzax
First Lady of US Melania Trump’s 2025 inaugural ball gown event WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 20: A view of strapless black-and-white gown, designed by first Lady of the US Melania Trump’s fashion designer and stylist Herve Pierre, at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., US on February 20, 2026. The strapless black-and-white gown was designed by her longtime fashion designer and stylist, Herve Pierre, who is seen sketching it for the first lady and fitting her in it in Melania, her recently released documentary. Kyle Mazza Anadolu Washington United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxKylexMazzax
First Lady of US Melania Trump’s 2025 inaugural ball gown event WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 20: A view of strapless black-and-white gown, designed by first Lady of the US Melania Trump’s fashion designer and stylist Herve Pierre, at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., US on February 20, 2026. The strapless black-and-white gown was designed by her longtime fashion designer and stylist, Herve Pierre, who is seen sketching it for the first lady and fitting her in it in Melania, her recently released documentary. Kyle Mazza Anadolu Washington United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxKylexMazzax
First Lady of US Melania Trump’s 2025 inaugural ball gown event WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 20: Fashion designer Herve Pierre attends First Lady of the US Melania Trump’s 2025 inaugural ball gown event at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., US on February 20, 2026. The strapless black-and-white gown was designed by her longtime fashion designer and stylist, Herve Pierre, who is seen sketching it for the first lady and fitting her in it in Melania, her recently released documentary. Kyle Mazza Anadolu Washington United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxKylexMazzax
First Lady of US Melania Trump’s 2025 inaugural ball gown event WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 20: Fashion designer Herve Pierre attends First Lady of the US Melania Trump’s 2025 inaugural ball gown event at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., US on February 20, 2026. The strapless black-and-white gown was designed by her longtime fashion designer and stylist, Herve Pierre, who is seen sketching it for the first lady and fitting her in it in Melania, her recently released documentary. Kyle Mazza Anadolu Washington United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxKylexMazzax
First Lady of US Melania Trump’s 2025 inaugural ball gown event WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 20: A view of strapless black-and-white gown, designed by first Lady of the US Melania Trump’s fashion designer and stylist Herve Pierre, at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., US on February 20, 2026. The strapless black-and-white gown was designed by her longtime fashion designer and stylist, Herve Pierre, who is seen sketching it for the first lady and fitting her in it in Melania, her recently released documentary. Kyle Mazza Anadolu Washington United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxKylexMazzax

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