Her wedding dress cost $200,000, and she also wore a second dress. The couple broke up shortly after starting to date but reconciled within six months and got engaged in 2004. They had a winter wedding in Florida and quite a number of top-name celebrities attended, including Katie Couric, Heidi Klum, Shaq, Barbara Walters, Simon Cowell, Billy Joel and yes, the Clintons.
As if that wasn’t enough, Melania changed into a second dress after her very expensive and heavy Dior gown became too difficult. The second dress was a Grecian-style tight Vera Wang gown, complete with a knee-length skirt slit, just for the Mar-a-Lago reception.
What's in a Name?
During her successful modeling career, Melania Trump made an interesting decision to adopt her birth name. While working in the fashion industry in Italy, she decided to modify her maiden name, Knavs, to its German equivalent, Knauss. This name change not only reflected her international journey but also showcased her adaptability and willingness to embrace different cultures.
Melania's choice to adopt the German version of her name added a touch of uniqueness to her persona and allowed her to connect with a wider audience. It exemplifies her ability to navigate the world of fashion and make strategic decisions that contribute to her overall brand as a model and later as the First Lady of the United States.
Multi-Lingual
She can speak many languages: Melania speaks multiple languages, with some sources saying as many as six. CNN reported that she could speak Slovenian, French, Serbian, German, Italian, and English. Apparently, her son Barron Trump could speak in Slovenian, English, and French when he was just three years old.
Melania isn’t the first wife of a president to speak multiple languages. For example, Louisa Adams could speak Dutch. Pat Nixon could speak some Spanish. Lou Hoover could speak Mandarin Chinese, as could Herbert Hoover. And apparently, the Hoovers spoke Chinese in the White House to prevent others from eavesdropping on their conversations.
Style Evolution
Melania Trump’s style has changed quite a bit over the past years, and her wardrobe has enjoyed quite a drastic makeover. Let’s take a look at how Melania’s style has evolved over the years, from sequins and plunging necklines to conservative and elegant suits.
In the late nineties, Trump loved to rock bejeweled clothing- take here the dress she wore to the 27th annual Fragrance Foundation Fifi Awards in 1999. The FiFi Awards are the “Oscars of the fragrance industry.” They are an annual event sponsored by The Fragrance Foundation, which honors the fragrance industry's creative achievements.
A Furry Situation
In the magical year of 2002, Melania Trump rocked a luxurious white fur coat that could rival any wardrobe in The Chronicles of Narnia. But hold your wardrobe, horses! This stunning ensemble wasn't for a royal ball or a journey through a mystical wardrobe—it was actually at the 2002 Victoria's Secret show. Talk about turning heads on the runway! However, it seems that Melania had a change of heart when it comes to fur fashion.
According to Stephanie Grisham, Trump's fabulous East Wing communications director, Melania has since embraced a fur-free lifestyle. In fact, she even sent a gracious "thank you" note to the iconic Playmate Pamela Anderson, who gifted her a faux fur present after Trump's inauguration