Donald Trump, accompanied by his wife Melania Trump, and son Barron Trump, enters his Election Night Watch Party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on November 5, 2024.

It’s one of the most important jobs never applied for. Unelected, yet inextricable from politics; constantly visible on the world stage, but rarely the one behind the microphone — for all its glamour, the first lady of the United States is a role of unsolicited duty, often bringing with it intense public scrutiny, including over what they wear.

Conversations about Melania Trump and her stylist are gaining momentum as the presidential inauguration draws near. Known for her appreciation of bold and elegant styles, she is expected to leave a significant impression on inaugural fashion once again.