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Melania Trump makes a bold fashion statement in a Valentino coat at Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral


The past and incoming first lady dazzled in a long-sleeve designer coat featuring a kiss-print collar


Melania Trump makes bold fashion statement at Jimmy Carter’s State funeral© Getty Images
Daniel NeiraSenior Writer
JANUARY 9, 2025 5:06 PM ESTJAN 9, 2025, 5:06 PM EST

Melania Trump had a fashion-forward approach during her latest special appearance. The former and future first lady accompanied her husband Donald Trump at the State Funeral Service for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Thursday.

Melania Trump makes bold fashion statement at Jimmy Carter’s State funeral© Pool
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The couple sat next to Barack Obama and went viral after Trump had a friendly interaction with the former president. The ceremony was held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

Melania Trump makes bold fashion statement at Jimmy Carter’s State funeral© Getty Images
President-elect Donald Trump speaks with former U.S. President Barack Obama as Melania Trump looks on during the state funeral for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on January 09, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Melania looked absolutely elegant in her chic black-and-white ensemble. She wore a black trench coat dress from Valentino, complete with a belted waist. The standout feature of her outfit was a striking large white collar, adorned with a print of a 19th-century kiss sculpture. It depicted a couple embracing, surrounded by roses and butterflies.

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Melania Trump makes bold fashion statement at Jimmy Carter’s State funeral© AFP via Getty Images
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Former US President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump arrive to attend the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter © MANDEL NGAN
Former US President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump arrive to attend the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter

This was part of Valentino’s fall 2019 collaboration with Undercover, with the garments presenting similar prints in various pieces. Melania wore a tasteful hairdo and rocked a glamorous makeup look, including a subtle smokey eye and a pink lip.

Melania Trump makes bold fashion statement at Jimmy Carter’s State funeral© Chip Somodevilla

Melania stood by the president-elect's side, holding his hand while looking somber. She wore minimal jewelry, including a diamond ring and matching earrings. Meanwhile, Trump wore a black suit, a blue tie, and black loafers

“The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country, and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans," Trump previously said in an official statement following the announcement of the former president's death on December 29.

Melania Trump makes bold fashion statement at Jimmy Carter’s State funeral© Tom Williams

"For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude. Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers," Trump shared at the time, honoring the former president, who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981.ani

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