Melania Trump in £3,500 London-print dress as she jets to UK with Donald for state visit

Melania Trump and Donald Trump are en route to the UK, ahead of their state visit. Setting off on the journey from Washington DC, the pair could be seen at the White House, walking towards Air Force One. Making a signal at their impending trip, the First Lady opted for a London-themed dress. The garment is cream, and adorned with a green and orange pattern.

But, take a closer look and it’s clear that this dress makes a nod at the capital, having been emblazoned with prints of the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, and double-decker buses.

It is by Gucci and costs £4,400 – around £3,482.

The dress itself had a blouse collar and quarter-length sleeves.

It also featured gold buttons which had the Italian designer’s double-G design.

Melania paired the look with a chunky green belt.

She also wore a pair of nude high heels.

Some people may wonder whether the First Lady pays for her clothes for her public outings, or whether the costs are covered elsewhere.

Speaking to Bustle, Melania’s spokesperson told Bustle that “she pays for all her own clothes”.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, it may be that the former businesswoman may get a discount on the items due to her First Lady role.

With so many people watching what she wears from around the world, it’s commonly assumed that these figures may get a discount on the garments from the brands.

The publication W reports that a First Lady may wear a gifted or donated designer item, provided it’s officially made government propter and is then given to the National Archives.

It’s unlikely that buying designer clothes will make a huge mark on the First Lady’s bank account, due to the astounding fortune she’s made from her career.

In fact, it’s estimated that Melania now has a net worth in the multi-millions.

Melania Trump: Four facts about the USA’s First Lady

Religion

After Jacqueline Kennedy, Melania is the second First Lady who is a practising Catholic.

She met Pope Francis as part of a foreign tour with her husband and stepdaughter Ivanka last year.

Career

Melania was a successful model, posing for Sports Illustrated, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and GQ.

Her skills aren’t confined to print, and she appeared in a commercial for Aflac, an American insurance company, in 2005.

Family

Melania’s parents are Amalija Knavs and Viktor Knavs, and the couple live together in Washington.

She has one sister, Ines, who is reported to live in New York and work as an artist.

Charity

On May 7 2018, Melania launched her flagship campaign as First Lady, BE BEST, which The White House describes as “an awareness campaign focused entirely around the well-being of children”.

There are three main strands to the initiative: well-being, social media, and opioid abuse.