Donald Trump’s air-kiss to Melania at inauguration goes viral — thanks to her hat

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presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.Before he went up to the podium to take the oath of office inside the US Capitol, the 47th president leaned towards his wife and tried to kiss her cheek.But Trump, 78, couldn’t reach Melania due to her navy wide-brimmed hat that was designed by Eric Javits.The top of Melania’s hat hit Trump’s forehead, as the couple settled for an air-kiss before Trump sat down next to Vice President JD Vance.Melania, 54, sat next to her son, Barron Trump, as her husband was officially sworn in as president.Trump kissed Melania on the cheek — and this time he didn’t miss — after he was sworn in as all five of his children embraced him.The first lady attended the inauguration in a navy Adam Lippes tailored navy silk wool coat, a navy silk wool pencil skirt and an ivory silk crepe blouse, all designed by Lippes and handsewn in New York City.She paired the ensemble with her big hat and black leather gloves.“The tradition of the presidential inauguration embodies the beauty of American democracy and today we had the honor to dress our first lady, Mrs.

Melania Trump,” Lippes told The Post in a statement. “Mrs. Trump’s outfit was created by some of America’s finest craftsmen and I take great pride in showing such work to the world.”Before Melania, the last first lady to wear a hat at an inauguration was Nancy Reagan in 1985.Emma McClendon, assistant professor of fashion studies at St.

John’s University, told The Post about the significance of Melania wearing a hat to the ceremony.“There is something, again, very old world, traditional in the use of a hat,” said McClendon. “There’s been a return of interest to some of these elements that have maybe faded out of the everyday wardrobe for most people.