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Who will dress Melania Trump?

Melania Trump, the next first lady of the United States, is a former fashion model, so naturally fashion designers are eager to see their creations on her curvy figure, right? Yes and no, it turns out. Take a look at some of the top designers have to say about whether they would dress Melania, shown here at Trump National Golf Club Westchester in New York on Aug. 7, 2016.
Melania Trump, the next first lady of the United States, is a former fashion model, so naturally fashion designers are eager to see their creations on her curvy figure, right? Yes and no, it turns out. Take a look at some of the top designers have to say about whether they would dress Melania, shown here at Trump National Golf Club Westchester in New York on Aug. 7, 2016.
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Calvin Klein, here in Miami Beach on Dec. 3, 2016, has joined the Melania fan club: When asked by TMZ if he’d be willing to dress the new first lady, Klein replied. “Of course. (She’s) beautiful.”
Calvin Klein, here in Miami Beach on Dec. 3, 2016, has joined the Melania fan club: When asked by TMZ if he’d be willing to dress the new first lady, Klein replied. “Of course. (She’s) beautiful.”
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Add Stefano Gabbana of Dolce & Gabbana to the list of Melania admirers. He praised her as a “DG Woman” on Instagram after she wore a wore a sexy D&G cocktail dress to a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago. He dismissed critics as "ignorant" and declared he doesn’t care about a backlash. “If a woman buys a dress in our shop I should throw it out?” he wrote in Italian. “Are you crazy?”
Add Stefano Gabbana of Dolce & Gabbana to the list of Melania admirers. He praised her as a “DG Woman” on Instagram after she wore a wore a sexy D&G cocktail dress to a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago. He dismissed critics as "ignorant" and declared he doesn’t care about a backlash. “If a woman buys a dress in our shop I should throw it out?” he wrote in Italian. “Are you crazy?”
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Designer Sophie Theallet, in February 2015 at her New York studio, was the first designer to declare she would not dress Melania. The New York-based French designer wrote an open letter declaring her stand and urging other designers to do the same, citing her opposition to the political views of President-elect Trump.
Designer Sophie Theallet, in February 2015 at her New York studio, was the first designer to declare she would not dress Melania. The New York-based French designer wrote an open letter declaring her stand and urging other designers to do the same, citing her opposition to the political views of President-elect Trump.
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Tom Ford, the designer designer, writer and director, here on Nov. 17, 2016 in New York at premiere of his latest film, 'Nocturnal Animals,' told 'The View" that he was asked to dress Melania years ago” and declined because "“she'’s not necessarily my image."”
Tom Ford, the designer designer, writer and director, here on Nov. 17, 2016 in New York at premiere of his latest film, 'Nocturnal Animals,' told 'The View" that he was asked to dress Melania years ago” and declined because "“she'’s not necessarily my image."”
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Carolina Herrera, here at a gala honoring her on Dec. 6, 2016, in New York, says she would be honored to dress Melania.  "It is an honor to dress the first ladies of the country," she said on the gala's red carpet. "It's not for myself. It's for the public." Herrera has also dressed outgoing first lady Michelle Obama.
Carolina Herrera, here at a gala honoring her on Dec. 6, 2016, in New York, says she would be honored to dress Melania. "It is an honor to dress the first ladies of the country," she said on the gala's red carpet. "It's not for myself. It's for the public." Herrera has also dressed outgoing first lady Michelle Obama.
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Cynthia Rowley, here at a gala in New York  on Sept. 19, 2016, notes the question of who will dress Melania is irrelevant because she can afford to buy any designer creation she wants. "Just because she’s shown wearing a designer does not mean that designer is endorsing her, her husband or any of their beliefs," Rowley said in an interview with 'WWD.'
Cynthia Rowley, here at a gala in New York on Sept. 19, 2016, notes the question of who will dress Melania is irrelevant because she can afford to buy any designer creation she wants. "Just because she’s shown wearing a designer does not mean that designer is endorsing her, her husband or any of their beliefs," Rowley said in an interview with 'WWD.'
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Tommy Hilfiger, shown here during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 15, 2016, is not in the "never Melania" camp. "I think Melania is a very beautiful woman, and I think any designer should be proud to dress her," he told 'WWD.'
Tommy Hilfiger, shown here during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 15, 2016, is not in the "never Melania" camp. "I think Melania is a very beautiful woman, and I think any designer should be proud to dress her," he told 'WWD.'
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Diane von Furstenberg, shown here on Nov. 18, 2016, in New York, lso is open to Melania. She "deserves the respect of any first lady before her. Our role as part of the fashion industry is to promote beauty, inclusiveness, diversity. We should each be the best we can be and influence by our example," she told 'WWD.'
Diane von Furstenberg, shown here on Nov. 18, 2016, in New York, lso is open to Melania. She "deserves the respect of any first lady before her. Our role as part of the fashion industry is to promote beauty, inclusiveness, diversity. We should each be the best we can be and influence by our example," she told 'WWD.'
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Marc Jacobs, shown here in September 2016 in New York, is a 'no' vote on Melania. “I have no interest whatsoever in dressing (her)...Personally, I’d rather put my energy into helping out those who will be hurt by Trump and his supporters,” he told 'WWD.'
Marc Jacobs, shown here in September 2016 in New York, is a 'no' vote on Melania. “I have no interest whatsoever in dressing (her)...Personally, I’d rather put my energy into helping out those who will be hurt by Trump and his supporters,” he told 'WWD.'
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Derek Lam backstage, here during New York Fashion Week in February, said he would not "pre-judge" Melania but couldn't see getting involved in the Trump administration. "While I have incredible respect for our country’s political institutions, I find it challenging to be personally involved in dressing the new first lady. I would rather concentrate my energies on efforts towards a more just, honorable and a mutually respectful world," he told 'WWD.'
Derek Lam backstage, here during New York Fashion Week in February, said he would not "pre-judge" Melania but couldn't see getting involved in the Trump administration. "While I have incredible respect for our country’s political institutions, I find it challenging to be personally involved in dressing the new first lady. I would rather concentrate my energies on efforts towards a more just, honorable and a mutually respectful world," he told 'WWD.'
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As a former fashion model, Melania keeps up with the fashion industry. She and her husband were spotted at the Michael Kors Spring show in New York in September  2010. Kors has been a favorite of Melania's in the past, but so far he has not said publicly whether he would work with her in the White House.
As a former fashion model, Melania keeps up with the fashion industry. She and her husband were spotted at the Michael Kors Spring show in New York in September 2010. Kors has been a favorite of Melania's in the past, but so far he has not said publicly whether he would work with her in the White House.
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Melania has shown in the past she knows fashion and how to dress. Here, she attended the American Ballet Theatre's 68th annual spring gala in New York on May 19, 2008.
Melania has shown in the past she knows fashion and how to dress. Here, she attended the American Ballet Theatre's 68th annual spring gala in New York on May 19, 2008.
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Melania and fellow supermodel Heidi Klum flank Donald Trump at a party to introduce The Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai, on June 23, 2008 in New York.
Melania and fellow supermodel Heidi Klum flank Donald Trump at a party to introduce The Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai, on June 23, 2008 in New York.
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Melania Trump waves after her wedding to Donald Trump at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda by the Sea, Jan. 22, 2005, in Palm Beach, Fla.
Melania Trump waves after her wedding to Donald Trump at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda by the Sea, Jan. 22, 2005, in Palm Beach, Fla.
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Back when she was Melania Knauss and about to become Donald Trump's third wife, she appeared on the cover of the February 2005 issue of 'Vogue' in her wedding dress. It was the first time a bride was featured on the cover of the magazine in its 115-year history.
Back when she was Melania Knauss and about to become Donald Trump's third wife, she appeared on the cover of the February 2005 issue of 'Vogue' in her wedding dress. It was the first time a bride was featured on the cover of the magazine in its 115-year history.
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Melania Knauss and her engagement ring from Donald Trump, when they attended the Met gala in April 2004 before they were married in January 2005.
Melania Knauss and her engagement ring from Donald Trump, when they attended the Met gala in April 2004 before they were married in January 2005.
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Melania Knaus attended the 'Maximum Golf' magazine launch at the boat house in May 2000 in Central Park.
Melania Knaus attended the 'Maximum Golf' magazine launch at the boat house in May 2000 in Central Park.
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Melania Knauss attended the 16th Annual Women of the Year Luncheon on October 26, 2004 in New York City.
Melania Knauss attended the 16th Annual Women of the Year Luncheon on October 26, 2004 in New York City.
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Melania Knauss in a print ad for the North Shore Animal  League in January 2000.
Melania Knauss in a print ad for the North Shore Animal League in January 2000.
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Melania Knauss was Trump's girlfriend for years before they married, mixing with his celebrity friends such as Larry and Shawn King, at a gala in Washington DC in November 1998.
Melania Knauss was Trump's girlfriend for years before they married, mixing with his celebrity friends such as Larry and Shawn King, at a gala in Washington DC in November 1998.
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