Framing Melania: Fashion, culture and politics among the populist right
European Journal of Cultural Studies
Published online on January 29, 2026
Abstract
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This essay argues for the importance of the critical analysis of Melania Trump’s sartorial choices as visual forms of political communication. Prior research has explored how the clothing worn by American First Ladies has been politicized. Building on ...
This essay argues for the importance of the critical analysis of Melania Trump’s sartorial choices as visual forms of political communication. Prior research has explored how the clothing worn by American First Ladies has been politicized. Building on ...