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.

Melania Trump made an elegant sartorial statement on Inauguration Day, donning a navy wide-brimmed hat by American designer Eric Javits. Javits described dressing the first lady as "one of the greatest honors" of his career.