No one loves designer sunglasses quite like Melania Trump. Here’s a look inside her collection, from Dior to Bottega.

When Melania arrived in Washington, DC, the day before Trump’s 2017 inauguration, she wore a black coat by Norisol Ferrari and Gucci sunglasses.

The large square frames are a signature shape for Melania, obscuring much of the top half of her face.

Public opinion on the glasses was split at the time. Some thought they were an homage to another first lady, Jackie Kennedy (as her powder blue suit was the following day), while others thought they were a fashion faux pas because she was scheduled to visit Arlington National Cemetery that day.

The pair retails for $465 at Sunglass Hut.

Melania joined her husband on Marine One in August 2017 to visit people affected by Hurricane Harvey in Corpus Christi, Texas. She chose an aviation-themed look for the occasion.

She was dressed casually for the visit, in black trousers, a black top, and an army-green bomber jacket resembling those worn by Air Force pilots. The most noticeable element of Melania’s look was her stiletto heels, but her aviator sunglasses were a close runner-up.

Designed by Victoria Beckham, the Loop Aviators had silver frames and looked almost exactly like the sunglasses pilots are known to wear (personally, they make me think of Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”).

The sunglasses cost $200 when Melania wore them.

When the Trumps arrived in the UK for a state visit in July 2018, Melania wore a gray Roland Mouret dress with a red belt.

The pièce de résistance of her look was her Saint Laurent SL1F 003 sunglasses. They helped Melania create a professional look for her royal visit.

The glasses, which retail for $520 from Eyewear Closet but are on sale for $289, have a flat top, giving them a sophisticated feel.

Melania wore all black for a 2019 Veterans Day Parade in New York City, including a Michael Kors military-style coat with gold buttons and black Manolo Blahnik pumps.

Black Bottega Veneta sunglasses, which cost $306 at the time, completed her look and emphasized her serious expression throughout the parade.

Melania accompanied her husband to a debate in September 2020, wearing a Dolce & Gabbana pinstripe suit.

She added sunglasses to the look for her departure from Air Force One, selecting two-toned Givenchy glasses that faded from gray to a light blue. Thanks to the half-sheer lenses, the glasses were a clever move for Melania, seemingly toeing the line between openness and her preference for privacy.

The brand doesn’t sell the exact model anymore, but resellers list them for $225-$270.

When Trump’s first term ended, he and Melania were photographed leaving the White House on the morning of Joe Biden’s inauguration before heading to Florida. Melania wore all black for the occasion, pairing a form-fitting Dolce & Gabbana dress with a Chanel jacket.

She accessorized with an Hermes bag, Christian Louboutin heels, and, of course, her Bottega Veneta sunglasses. Gold detailing on the edges coordinated with the buttons on her jacket.

Melania changed her outfit on Air Force One, swapping her black suit for a printed Gucci dress.

The look was aptly beachy for her destination, Mar-a-Lago, and it was only natural for her to accessorize it with sunglasses. The pop of color in the dress and glasses made this look more casual.

She selected Elizabeth and James Adler sunglasses in Tortoise, which retail for $195.

Melania has been spotted in sunglasses, rain or shine, on a variety of occasions, but the most surprising may have been at Ivana Trump’s 2022 funeral.

It was unclear who designed the frames, but Melania stood out in them, as she was the only member of the Trump family wearing sunglasses with her black funeral attire.

Melania kept a low profile during the years between her husband’s first and second presidential terms, but, unsurprisingly, she often wore sunglasses in her public appearances.

For instance, she was photographed arriving at Trump Tower in a black top with a Martin Grant trench skirt in June 2023. She completed her look with black Saint Laurent SL M16 Sunglasses. The straight top and wide frames obscured much of Melania’s face, creating some distance between her and the photographers.

The sunnies retail for $450.

The Trumps were photographed voting in Palm Beach in November 2024, with Melania wearing a black-and-white polka-dot Dior dress.

She paired her look with her $185 Elizabeth and James Adler Sunglasses, a black variety that coordinated with her ensemble.

Melania attended the final match of the FIFA Club World Cup in July 2025, and her dramatic sunglasses were hard to miss.

Her white DiorNuit S1I sunglasses had a square shape with thick frames, but the standout feature was the lenses. They were completely reflective, so the soccer field was visible in any photos taken of her that day.

The glasses resell for around $400 at the time of writing.

Melania headed to New Jersey for the final match of the 2026 World Cup. Her look was primarily made up of American designers, aside from her eyewear.

The glasses appeared to be a reflective iteration of the Dior Stellaire sunglasses with their oversize, square shape, which retails for around $450 online. Because the lenses were so big, you could watch the match through Melania’s sunglasses if you were looking at her.

The sunglasses drew attention back to the game rather than to Melania herself, which may have been the first lady’s intention.