Melania Trump used to walk red carpets in sparkly, sheer outfits. As first lady, she embraces suits, high-fashion designers, and bold accessories.

As the world watches for the transition of power on Inauguration Day, the fashion industry eyes the ensembles of the first ladies.

The first lady went patriotic at her husband’s swearing-in, wearing two U.S. fashion brands, while the new Cabinet stepped into the spotlight in sharp styles and fresh colors.

Melania Trump and Jill Biden both wore outfits by American designers to Donald Trump's inauguration.

Melania Trump returned to Washington, D.C., in style this week.

Melania Trump leaned into a patriotic color palette for husband Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday. The former model wore a custom double-breasted navy coat by Adam Lippes and a matching boater hat by Eric Javits, both American designers, for the occasion.

As President Donald Trump arrived for Inauguration Day on Monday, Melania Trump was by his side looking as fashionable as ever.

As Women's Wear Daily noted, Melania Trump's outfit is a departure from tradition. She usually prefers European designs for her daily wardrobe. The fashion-focused outlet reported that Melania's personal stylist, Herve Pierre, orchestrated the outfit in collaboration with several U.S.-based designers specifically for the inauguration.

The first lady's inauguration outfit, darkly beautiful yet unapproachable and severe, conveys a seemingly intentional distance.

First Lady Melania Trump’s relationship with fashion—particularly American designers—seems poised to change as Donald Trump’s second term begins.

Melania was spotted in a navy blue silk-and-wool overcoat with large lapels buttoned up to reveal an ivory scarf peeking through. The custom piece was crafted by the 52-year-old designer who rose to fame as the youngest creative director at Oscar de la Renta before launching his eponymous label.