Victoria Beckham on If She Would Dress Melania Trump: "I Like to Make Everybody Happy"

“With regards to the first lady, she did wear something of mine the other day," Victoria Beckham said at the Vogue Forces of Fashion conference. "She bought it from the shop. I just think if any woman chooses to wear me, or invest in me as a designer, that’s incredibly flattering. I like to make everybody happy, and whoever it is, if they want to wear my clothes and I can make that happen, and the sample is free, then I would jump at the opportunity to do that."

"I don’t think I would. I think for a while everyone was trying to figure out what to do. Unfortunately, it really doesn’t have anything to do with her, but she is representing what’s happening politically and what’s happening politically right now is not really good for anyone. I think to an extent, it’s important because as designers, that’s the only voice we have. But it’s not just her. If I got a call from somebody tomorrow that was, say, a musician, who was all over Twitter or Instagram hate-bashing people, I wouldn’t dress her either. I dress people that I can support and support what they’re doing in their lives. That’s why it’s important to me and it should be important to every designer because the people that you put in your brand represent the brand," Siriano said in an interview with Time.

"Right now, I'm staying away from bringing my brand into politics. There are issues that are being questioned that are fundamentally upsetting to me — deeply: LGBT rights, immigration, funding for the arts, Planned Parenthood, and women's rights," he said to The Daily Beast. "These are just issues that are very close to my heart, and I use my own private voice and funds to fight for them and in support of them. I think it's important to use your voice. I think that every brand and person has a right to be vocal."

It's a hard no for Sophie, who wrote a letter in November urging designers to not dress Melania Trump. "As one who celebrates and strives for diversity, individual freedom and respect for all lifestyles, I will not participate in dressing or associating in any way with the next First Lady," she said. "The rhetoric of racism, sexism and xenophobia unleashed by her husband's presidential campaign are incompatible with the shared values we live by," she wrote. "I encourage my fellow designers to do the same."

"Yes I would dress Melania. I think she is a beautiful woman who would make any designer's clothes look great," said the designer to Women's Wear Daily.

"Given this President's beliefs about 'made in America' — I think the clothes they wear should be made in America," Ford said to Elle at the 2017 Golden Globes. "I think that whoever is the President, or the First Lady, should be wearing clothes at a price point that are accessible to most Americans, and wearing clothes made in America. My clothes are made in Italy, they're very, very expensive. I don't think most women or men in our country can relate to that, and I think the First Lady or the President should represent all people."

Add Jean-Paul Gaultier to the list of designers who would dress Melania. "She dresses very well by herself, I have nothing bad to say against her, it's not a question of politics," he said. "She was better dressed than Hillary [Clinton], when she went to vote she was in her camel coat and white dress and was beautiful. I don't know who advises her or maybe it's herself, but if she asked me to dress her, why not? Definitely. It's not my objective but why not?"

"Of course, I will. As the first lady of this country, I will. Of course. It is an honor to dress the first ladies of the country and it's something to do for the United States. It's not for myself. It's for the public," she said during a Women's Leadership Council event in NYC.

Not one to shy away from the question, Calvin Klein said, "Of course I would."

"I have no interest whatsoever in dressing Melania Trump. I didn't see [Sophie Theallet's] letter. Personally, I'd rather put my energy into helping out those who will be hurt by [Donald] Trump and his supporters," he said to Women's Wear Daily.

"In the midst of this heated debate, the question actually seems somewhat irrelevant. She can simply purchase whatever she wants, so how can we control it? Just because she's shown wearing a designer does not mean that designer is endorsing her, her husband or any of their beliefs," Cynthia said to WWD. "Checking someone's ethical beliefs before they're allowed to purchase sets up an exclusionary dynamic that feeds into the exact mentality that is preventing us from moving forward in a positive direction. Some people say fashion and politics should never mix, but when given the choice, I think you should address and dress your conscience."

"I've been slammed on social media when expressing an opinion about the election outcome. I was warned by people that I should not make an opinion which could alienate a client. Having been duly warned, my response is, while I have incredible respect for our country's political institutions, I find it challenging to be personally involved in dressing the new first lady," he said to WWD. "I would rather concentrate my energies on efforts towards a more just, honorable and a mutually respectful world. I don't know Melania Trump personally, so I don't wish my comments to seem I am prejudging her personal values, but I really don't see myself getting involved with the Trump presidency."

After Melania Trump wore one of his dresses for NYE, the designer wrote on Instagram, "Melania Trump #DGwoman ❤❤❤❤❤ thank you 🇺🇸 #madeinitaly🇮🇹."

"Well, when we have an opportunity to dress anyone, we're selective. I tend to like to support women that I personally support — even when it comes to actresses or musicians. I think there needs to be a reason why you are dressing them outside of their title," she said to Elle. "That's really why Michelle Obama was really exciting, so I think that I want to give it some time."

"Out of respect for the position of the first lady of our United States, I would be honored to be considered to design for any first lady of the United States," he said to WWD.

"As a global brand, we are always looking to partner with individuals that we have authentic relationships with — ultimately, women and men that share similar set of values, desires and ideologies: inclusion, diversity, justice, consciousness, innovation . . ." he said to WWD. "With that said, we do not have a current relationship with Mrs. Trump and I don't foresee a relationship developing under the Trump administration."

The Opening Ceremony designer wrote on Facebook, "No one should and if she buys your clothes, tell people you don't support it. You know who you are!"

"Donald Trump was elected and he will be our president. Melania deserves the respect of any first lady before her. Our role as part of the fashion industry is to promote beauty, inclusiveness, diversity. We should each be the best we can be and influence by our example," she said to WWD.

"I'm not a politician, I'm a fashion designer — but I do have a point of view and I do have loyalty," the designer said to Elle. "I really care for the values of our country and I feel like there's something missing in the new administration. I am very skeptical and I'm afraid of where it's going. But, I think we have to see."

The Rag & Bone designer said to The New York Times, "It would be hypocritical to say no to dressing a Trump. If we say we are about inclusivity and making American manufacturing great again, then we have to put that before personal political beliefs."

"I don't want to not dress people I disagree with," he said to The New York Times.

After it was reported that the designer would dress Melania Trump for inaugural activities, the first lady did indeed go with a blue Ralph Lauren outfit on Inauguration Day. Almost immediately, however, the brand faced intense backlash from the public with the #boycottralphlauren hashtag.