On January 22, 2005, Melania Knauss married Donald Trump in a star-studded ceremony, but the real showstopper was her Christian Dior gown. Designed by John Galliano, the ivory satin dress featured a 13-foot train, 16-foot veil, and over 1,500 hand-stitched crystals and pearls, taking more than 550 hours to create and weighing nearly 60 pounds. The opulent ensemble set a standard for bridal glamour, blending haute couture craftsmanship with dramatic elegance. Decades later, the gown remains iconic, resurfacing in headlines and auctions, a lasting symbol of luxury, cultural fascination, and Melania’s enduring fashion legacy.
