Melania Trump’s inaugural gown heading to the Smithsonian
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by Judy KurtzFebruary 18, 2026
Melania Trump’s inaugural gown is getting a spot in the Smithsonian. The Hervé Pierre-designed white gown that featured a dramatic black stripe that Trump wore at last year’s presidential inauguration will be showcased at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s First Ladies Gallery, it was announced Wednesday. The creative process and fittings for the gown were…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/18/2026