First lady Melania Trump greeted French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, ahead of her first White House state dinner Tuesday wearing Chanel haute couture, an homage to the creative talents of her guests’ home country.
Trump’s shimmery full-length gown was hand painted with silver, embroidered with crystals and sequins, and finished with black Chantilly lace, according to Stephanie Grisham, the first lady’s communications director.
WATCH: President Trump, first lady Melania Trump welcome Macrons to the White House ahead of first state dinner pic.twitter.com/9didBmY9YZ
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Chanel is the famous fashion house founded by French designer and businesswoman Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel.
The Trumps welcomed the Macrons to Washington, D.C., on Monday for a multiday visit that has included bilateral talks, a visit to George Washington’s historic Mount Vernon estate, and Tuesday’s state dinner.
