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Business Insider
a day ago
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- Business Insider
Melania Trump, Usha Vance, and Cheryl Hines took different approaches to the same outfit at a Kennedy Center appearance
Members of the Trump administration attended the opening night of "Les Misrables" at the Kennedy Center. Melania Trump, Usha Vance, and Cheryl Hines wore similar outfits: midi dresses with heels. The president, vice president, and health secretary also wore similar tuxes. It appeared that way on Wednesday night when numerous members of the Trump administration attended the opening night of "Les Misrables" at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Melania and Donald Trump walked the red carpet holding hands, Usha and JD Vance did the same, and Cheryl Hines walked alongside her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Though the three women mentioned above wore different designers and colors, their outfits were, at the core, the same. Simple midi dresses paired with heels and metallic accents were the look of the night. Melania Trump wore the most high-fashion look of the three women. She donned a $3,900 black Bottega Veneta dress with gold embellishments at the shoulder and waist, vintage Christian Louboutin heels in silver and gold, and an assortment of gold rings. Still, the outfit was understated, keeping in line with the first lady's neutral, under-the-radar style of this term. President Donald Trump, on the other hand, opted for a classic black tuxedo, a satin cummerbund, and a matching bow tie. Cherly Hines also arrived in a black midi dress, which appears to be a $298 style from Mac Duggal. The strapless gown had a structured bodice, a straight skirt, and thick feathered fringe at its hem. For accessories, she chose a crystal-embellished clutch, black heels with rhinestone detailing, and diamond earrings. Kennedy, the health secretary, coordinated his outfit. He wore a navy-blue tuxedo that included pleated trousers, a white button-up shirt, a bow tie, and a blazer with shining black lapels. And then there was the vice president and the second lady. Usha Vance walked the red carpet in a $635 navy-blue midi gown designed by Shoshanna, dark pumps, and delicate earrings. The strapless design had an asymmetrical neckline and two crystal stripes. The dress complemented her husband's navy-blue suit, which was darker than the one worn by RFK Jr., but nearly identical in design.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Watch: Trump greeted with cheers, boos at first Kennedy Centre appearance
US President Donald Trump received a mix of loud cheers and boos on Wednesday night after arriving at the Kennedy Centre in Washington, DC, to attend a performance of the musical Les Misrables. This was Trump's first public appearance on the president was accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump. As they entered the presidential box, some in the audience clapped while others loudly booed. The Trump administration has made multiple changes to the Kennedy Centre. It replaced the leadership in order to reshape the centre's programming for more conservative president attended the show just days after deploying US Marines and the National Guard to address the ongoing violent protests in Los Angeles following his immigration raids. "We're going to make it incredible. We have all the funding," Trump said after the event. "We raised a lot tonight, and we'll put in a lot of money to bring it back to the highest level."According to Trump and officials at the event, more than $10 million was raised during the evening to support the Kennedy Center. Donors who contributed between $100,000 and $2 million were given access to a reception, premium seating, and a photo opportunity with the SALES DOWN DESPITE FUNDRAISING BOOSTHowever, overall ticket and subscription sales have dropped compared to previous years. According to the news agency Reuters, the total subscription revenue for the upcoming season has dropped 36% to $2.8 million. Theatre subscriptions have fallen by 82%.advertisement"Our renewal campaign is just kicking off," Kim Cooper, senior vice president of marketing, said in a statement. Cooper also noted the center had launched a new subscription option that allowed customers to "mix and match" genres and said more announcements of shows were coming. Donald Trump gestures while he poses for a picture at the presidential box at the Kennedy Centre.(Photo: Reuters) Despite the decline in subscriptions, ticket sales for Les Misrables were reportedly strong. Trump has been vocal about removing drag shows from the Kennedy Center's lineup, claiming they do not reflect American values. However, upcoming shows still feature characters in drag, including Chicago and Mrs. the event, Trump said he enjoyed Les Misrables, calling it one of his favourites. "I've seen it many times," he said. The musical tells the story of a group of citizens rising up against an unjust government, a theme Trump seemed to with the president, Vice President JD Vance, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr were present at the President Vance, like Trump, had earlier faced boos during a previous visit to the Kennedy Centre with his inputs from Reuters
