In 2017 it took almost three months before the White House had released an official portrait of the new First Lady, which did not have to go to the Mansion of the Execution in an important break of the tradition.
In the midst of swirling rumors that Melania's move was dependent on (from her vision) successful again negotiating her pre-nup, she was a largely absent figure in the Trump ecosystem, and certainly a peripheral presence when the administration made its public image .
Fast Vooruit four years and this time things, like so much differently in Trump 2.0, look very different. Less than twenty -four hours after she saw her husband being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, Melania was, bags that had already been unpacked, who stood in front of her old photographer Regine Mahaux in the distinctive yellow oval room, supposedly one of the Favorite of Melania, posing for a photo that rarely appears with so much hurry for more traditional presidential partner.
The portrait of Melania Trump was released on Monday
Just like the bombing of executive orders and policy announcements that arise from the west wing in the opening hours of the new administration, Melania's lightning -fast Pictural explanation – in bold black and white (another barrier -breaking function of the image) makes it clear that they She, too, realizes that there is not only no time to be wasted by being part of a presidential trium virate (she is image three in the line-up after her husband and his vice-president on the homepage of the White House).
But this also indicates that Melania is ready to take the kind of powerful role of the White House that she shunned so clearly for the first time.
Take her choice, for example, to wear Dolce & Gabbana. Although nothing new nor in her decision to opt for one of the iconic tuxedo of the brand – she had opted for both on her photo from 2017 (her one of her only designer notes) – in this new iteration we find nothing of The Glitzy Cocktail glamor that at this point in its fashion evolution was a characteristic, and that embodied the soft shades and subtle smile of the previous photo.
Instead, Melania is imprisoned in an ensemble that was literally a style of home office during her first term of office – one that was worn almost daily while she worked in the White House that everything her critics say was not without meaning.
Replacing the avalanche beads foulard that was artistically tied around her neck with a fresh white cotton shirt that is suggestively opened in the neck, she also shunned Cannily in this iteration all jewelry, causing the eye of the viewer (and of course subsequent criticism) Turns firmly. Around the woman-in place of a stunning D-fleetless emerald diamond ring that was prominent in First Lady Melania part 1. An essential accessory for each trophy-wife from the Upper East Side (this is Graff, 25 carat, purchased by Donald In 2015 as an anniversary gift of ten years for a reported $ 3 million)-Melania seems to make it clear that she no longer needs such one-dimensional validation.
A daring, self -assured, disciplined and always, tailor -made boss was the Melania who received the audience today and so far was a woman who could only see those who worked closest to her.
Melania and President Donald Trump are depicted on the Liberty Ball during the 60th presidential inauguration last week
Caught by the same photographer who clearly felt a need in 2017 to create a public shine of the private person, this was the answer to the 'Free Melania' movement of years earlier. While the familiar stylist Herve Pierre was undoubtedly at hand for the important moment, advising, adjusting and adding the precision perfection that only a master in haute couture can offer – this was really Melania who stood on her own tailor and professional two feet .
Although some may be disappointed that they have no longer had a glimpse of the new Trump family house (only get the southwestern window of the graceful and openly feminine reception area) – I think we actually have something much more interesting.
Just like Melania's surprise decision to travel with her husband to a disaster in North Carolina and California, Melania sends all the signals that she is ready and enthusiastic for the presidential platform.
Just like President Trump, encouraged and confident, seems to give Melania ready to give what Americans have asked.
