Melania Trump wears $1,419 coat as she's accused of disrespectful move at Veterans Day event
Melania Trump wears $1,419 coat as she's accused of disrespectful move at Veterans Day event
Eleanor TolbertWed, November 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM UTC
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Melania Trump was joined by Second Lady Usha Vance and others -Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited (Reach Publishing Services Limited)
Melania Trump donned a high-end coat as she attended Wednesday's Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
The first lady, 56, was dressed in a blue and black plaid coat when she arrived with her entourage at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia. She was joined by Second Lady Usha Vance, 40, and others, while her husband, President Donald Trump, 80, arrived separately alongside Vice President J.D. Vance, 42.
Although the ceremony was set to commence at 11 a.m. ET, Melania arrived approximately five minutes behind schedule. Some social media users characterized the delay as disrespectful.
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Melania's garment appeared to be a wool coat by Christian Dior. While the current retail price isn't available online, it's being offered on resale platform Vestiaire Collective for $1,419.
Several users remarked on the first lady's late arrival on X. "Melania Shows Up Late to Veterans Day Celebration Without Trump..?" one user questioned, reports the Irish Star.
Another posted, "WOW - MELANIA SHOWS UP LATE TO THE VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE WITHOUT DONALD TRUMP."
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The yearly ceremony pays tribute to the sacrifices made by American veterans during wartime. Veterans Day takes place on Nov. 11 annually, commemorating the 1918 armistice that ended World War I.
Originally established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919 as Armistice Day, Congress renamed it Veterans Day in 1954 to recognize all who've served the U.S. in combat. Melania is recognized for her high-end fashion choices.
Over the weekend, she wore a $1,540 jacket while attending the Louisiana State University game, where she championed her "Fostering the Future" education initiative, which aids young people making the transition out of the U.S. foster care system.
She appeared to be sporting the suede Dalma Menswear Bomber from Nour Hammour in the shade Bark. The piece is available on the Nour Hammour website for $1,540.
Melania Trump wore an expensive coat as she arrived at the Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony -Credit:Getty
Her skirt seems to be from designer Adam Lippes in the shade Vanilla, although the exact style remains unclear. Comparable skirts are listed on the Adam Lippes website for approximately $1,590.
She revealed a $7.2 million scholarship endowment for LSU students with foster care experience. Of that amount, $5 million was pledged by James "Pepper" Rutland, founder and CEO of Baton Rouge-based MMR Group, while the additional $2.2 million was contributed by 75 individual LSU Foundation donors.
The former model is also preparing for the debut of her new docuseries on Amazon Prime on Nov. 20. The upcoming series is said to feature "content never before shared with the public."
The program will consist of two episodes: the first entitled "Family and Trust" and the second named "Pride and Honor."
This follows her self-titled documentary film's theatrical release earlier this year, which underperformed at the box office. Produced by Amazon's MGM Studios, the film earned $16 million globally against an estimated $75 million budget.
Source: “AOL Entertainment”
