Boss Lady: Why Melania Trump looks like Claire Underwood from House of Cards in White House portrait
Melania Trump’s latest official portrait defies the conventions of past first ladies. Traditionally, these portraits exude warmth, accessibility, and domesticity, featuring soft smiles, floral backdrops, and pearl accessories. In contrast, Melania’s stark black-and-white image, taken by Belgian photographer Régine Mahaux, projects authority and independence. Dressed in a sleek Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo, complete with a cummerbund and a partially unbuttoned white shirt, she leans slightly to one side, her hands forming a tent atop a polished desk. Her gaze is direct, her expression composed with just the faintest hint of a smirk. The Washington Monument in the background reinforces the weight of her presence.
Melania Trump’s latest official portrait defies the conventions of past first ladies. Traditionally, these portraits exude warmth, accessibility, and domesticity, featuring soft smiles, floral backdrops, and pearl accessories. In contrast, Melania’s stark black-and-white image, taken by Belgian photographer Régine Mahaux, projects authority and independence. Dressed in a sleek Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo, complete with a cummerbund and a partially unbuttoned white shirt, she leans slightly to one side, her hands forming a tent atop a polished desk. Her gaze is direct, her expression composed with just the faintest hint of a smirk. The Washington Monument in the background reinforces the weight of her presence.
