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Amid Canada-U.S. trade war, Melania Trump wore coat by Montreal-based design house

Article content The highlight was an off-white, double-breasted trench coat by Canadian luxury design house, Mackage, specifically the ' GAEL-V Maxi Leather Trench Coat.' The coat featured a storm flap and was belted at the waist, creating a structured silhouette. Article content Article content The fashion press noted that her choices stood out for their lack of festivity. The look was described as 'muted' and 'subdued' by Vogue, a contrast to the pastel and festive attire typically associated with Easter. Article content During Donald Trump's first term, the first lady wore more traditional Easter attire for the annual egg roll. In 2017, she opted for a pale pink dress from Hervé Pierre; the following year, she wore a pale blue cashmere jacket from Burberry; and in 2019, she wore a blue dress by Michael Kors. Article content Article content Article content Article content The subdued look was interpreted as reflecting a more somber or restrained mood at the event, especially in light of the news that day of the passing of Pope Francis, which was acknowledged during the festivities. Article content Her choices are not 'necessarily political,' wrote the New York Times. After all, Melania, 'long ago rejected the idea that, when it came to clothes, she would have to play by anyone's rules other than her own.' Article content