Elie Saab to Unveil Bombardier Jet Cabin Design in 2026 President Donald Trump, Crown Prince and prime minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, and first lady Melania Trump prepare to attend a dinner at the White House. Getty Images For the occasion, the first lady chose a strapless green Elie Saab dress that had been purchased off-the-rack, according to her stylist Hervé Pierre. Asked if there was any message behind the dress, he declined to comment. Some observers suggested the green was similar to the color of Saudi Arabia’s national flag. You May Also Like FLOTUS seldom wears strapless dresses but she is known to wear styes that are purchased in stores. Shoppers can find the $3,350 ruched coated jersey Elie Saab gown at Neiman Marcus and other retailers. A press manager for Saab confirmed that the dress had been bought in one of the company’s boutiques. The designer had not been informed that Trump would be wearing the dress to the White House dinner beforehand. Asked to comment about the occasion, the press manager said, “We prefer not to comment on political events.” At the dinner, Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and signed a new two-year deal that was valued for more than $400 million, was joined by his fiancé Georgina Rodriquez. The model and actress wore a backless gown and her $5 million engagement ring. Donald Trump Jr.’s girlfriend Bettina Anderson, a model and influencer, was also among the guests that included Tesla’s Elon Musk, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, Apple’s Tim Cook, and Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman. During his remarks at the dinner, the president said that his youngest son Barron is “a big fan” of Ronaldo. Tags