Donald Trump's inauguration as president was filled with moments, but one in particular caught the attention of social media: the frustrated kiss between the president and his wife, Melania Trump, due to the imposing hat worn by the first lady. The accessory, designed by Eric Javits, was an elegant black hat with a white band that covered much of Melania's face. The "hard brim" of the hat interrupted the gesture, leaving Trump with an air kiss and spawning a wave of memes online.
Melania's stance, as she made no effort to adjust the hat, combined with the solemn atmosphere of the ceremony, contrasted with the humorous tone that flooded social media. When Trump entered the Capitol amid applause and approached his wife to greet her with a kiss on the cheek, he encountered the "hard brim" of the accessory, leaving him with a kiss in the air.
Despite the solemnity of the event, Melania chose a look that clashed with the sober attire and uncovered heads of most guests. Although considered one of the most stylish elements of the day, the hat created an awkward situation when Trump attempted to kiss her on the cheek as he entered the Capitol amid applause. Her decision to keep the hat intact, even when next to her son Barron Trump, who stood out as the tallest among the attendees, reinforced her firm attitude and unwavering style.
Users quickly nicknamed the hat the "anti-kiss." Beyond the anecdote, Melania's hat stood out among the sober attire that characterized the event. With a wide-brimmed black hat designed by Eric Javits, combined with a white band, the first lady inevitably evoked the iconic character of Carmen Sandiego, generating countless comments and memes on social media.
The hat, which covered Melania's eyes and much of her face, not only caught the attention of the attendees but also provoked an unexpected situation. The design, which covered her eyes and half of her face, contrasted with the more traditional outfits of the attendees, reaffirming the unique and distinctive style of the first lady.
