As the world watches for the transition of power on Inauguration Day, the fashion industry eyes the ensembles of the first ladies.

Nearly every member of President Donald Trump’s family circle was in attendance for the ceremonies and events around his inauguration as 47th president of the United States, and that includes his in-laws.

The famously stylish and sociable hostess Dolley Madison was the first First Lady to host an official inauguration ball, in 1809. In her richly embroidered cream dress, with a substantial bustle, she set the tone for generations to come by pulling out all the stops when choosing her inaugural gown.

From the design process, to a shipping mishap, to the inauguration stage, here's how Melania Trump's hat was made.

With her eyes almost entirely obscured by the rim of her wool boater-style hat, Melania Trump stood next to president-elect Donald Trump on stage at the inauguration ceremony as he pledged the oath of allegiance.

The former model attended her husband’s second inauguration wearing a deep navy ensemble designed by Adam Lippes and hat by Eric Javits.

While Monday marks the transition of power as Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president, many people are going to be eyeing Melania Trump's outfit.

The inaugural hat was like nothing so much as the broad-brimmed white hat Mrs. Trump wore during a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife in 2018, which likewise made waves and which she auctioned off in 2022 as an “iconic broad-brimmed one-of-a-kind hat.” Her reference was herself.