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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Melania Trump greets Xi in Saint Laurent bow blouse and Dolce & Gabbana trousers

First Lady Melania Trump wore a Saint Laurent bow blouse and Dolce & Gabbana trousers while hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at Thursday's White House state dinner. Mrs. Trump stood with President Donald Trump as they welcomed Xi and China's first lady, Peng Liyuan, for the formal evening in Washington. The dinner capped a three-day […] The post Melania Trump greets Xi in Saint Laurent bow blouse and Dolce & Gabbana trousers appeared first on American Almanac .

First Lady Melania Trump wore a Saint Laurent bow blouse and Dolce & Gabbana trousers while hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at Thursday's White House state dinner. Mrs. Trump stood with President Donald Trump as they welcomed Xi and China's first lady, Peng Liyuan, for the formal evening in Washington. The dinner capped a three-day state visit running from September 23 to 25, 2026, and put the first lady's eye for detail on full display at the North Portico and inside the East Room. Breitbart reported that she chose a cotton poplin Saint Laurent blouse with an oversized bow, paired with Dolce & Gabbana cigarette-silhouette trousers in floral brocade and a matching silk satin cummerbund from the same house. Limited-edition Christian…Open

How was the state dinner table decorated for the event hosted in Washington?
The tables featured red linens adorned with dahlias and ranunculus, a color choice intended to tie into the long tradition of the color red in Chinese culture.
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What did President Trump and President Xi agree upon regarding trade during their meeting?
President Trump and President Xi agreed to keep a trade truce in place until early 2027, despite ongoing friction over technology limits, rare earths, Taiwan, and trade practices.
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What historical significance was represented by the choice of wine during the state dinner toast?
The toast opened with Schramsberg Blanc De Noir, a choice intended to honor former President Richard Nixon's 1972 “Toast to Peace” with then-Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai in Beijing.
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What was the duration and timeframe of the state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan?
The state visit ran for three days, from September 23 to September 25, 2026.
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What were the retail prices for the items in Melania Trump's state dinner ensemble?
The Saint Laurent blouse retails for $2,300, the Dolce & Gabbana trousers go for $1,945, and the cummerbund costs approximately $795.
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What did First Lady Melania Trump wear during the White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping?
Melania Trump wore a cotton poplin Saint Laurent bow blouse with an oversized bow, Dolce & Gabbana cigarette-silhouette trousers in floral brocade, a matching silk satin Dolce & Gabbana cummerbund, and limited-edition Christian Louboutin black velour Pigalle Follies pumps.
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