First Lady Melania Trump’s inaugural ball gown made quite a splash when Melania donned the cream dress in January. Now Melania is gaining more buzz surrounding the gown now that she has decided to donate the dress to the Smithsonian. Photos of Melania’s inaugural ball gown brought comparisons to calla lilies based on the manner in which the vanilla silk gown draped across Melania’s body and gained so much attention on the day that Donald Trump officially was sworn in as President of the U.S.
According to the Daily Mail, Melania’s gown will end up in the First Ladies’ Collection at the Smithsonian Institution, along with at least 25 other gowns. Some of those gowns include the gowns of other former first ladies like Jacqueline Kennedy, Laura Bush and Michelle Obama. On Friday, Melania will donate the famous off-the-shoulder gown during a special ceremony. Melania won kudos for choosing the dress, which was designed by Herve Pierre.