During the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan to the United States on Thursday, First Lady Melania Trump hosted them at the White House. For the daytime events, she wore an Alexander McQueen suit with a Mandarin collar nod to Chinese tradition. In the evening, she attended a state dinner in the East Room wearing a Saint Laurent blouse and Dolce & Gabbana trousers. She led preparations for the dinner, which featured a menu blending American and Chinese influences and red table linens symbolizing Chinese tradition.
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