Acknowledging a recent report that the Donald Trump-backed political action committee Save America paid her $60,000, Melania Trump’s former stylist Hervé Pierre said it was not in relation to fashion, nor the White House years. for any service provided during the
USA Today reported on 6 August that Federal Election Commission records show that Save America paid Pierre $60,000 in four installments between April 7 and June 24 for “strategy consultations”. Media outlets and some others who followed the story highlighted that the FEC “does not allow candidate committees formed to spend money on personal items, including clothing, to raise money for a specific candidate.” goes.”
Asked for comment about Pierre’s $60,000 payment, Melania Trump’s office issued the following statement on Monday: “Mr. Pierre is a world-renowned artist. Her work is not just fashion design, but many different His expertise is spread across sectors. His expertise is used for special projects and events.”
Pierre, who was helping Trump with his wardrobe choices during her husband’s administration, has since changed gears to focus more on interior design. He said Monday that he continues to work on other projects unrelated to the former first lady.
In addition to being a stylist, she previously worked as a fashion designer with a long stint at Carolina Herrera and held earlier positions at European couture houses. Pierre, who created the former First Lady’s inaugural gown in 2017, co-founded New York City-based Atelier Cato for Hervé Pierre with Nicola Cato the following year.
Like many small businesses, Atelier Cato did not survive the pandemic shutdown and its aftermath. The company quietly closed in April 2021 and Cato returned to France to live and work. Pierre has been focusing on interior design projects ever since.
Pierre has continued to work with Trump on post-White House special projects that are not fashion-related, including historical-related ones. Pierre stated that his shop is closed and he is not equipped to make clothes, explaining that he sometimes consults with the former First Lady about her fashion choices. But that share of their consultation is minimal, perhaps as low as 5 percent, he said.
She said on Monday, “Like every other First Lady, there is White House life, which includes many aspects besides fashion. I am fortunate to have worked in prestigious homes, designed [costumes] for ballet and more recently for work in home decor. There are many upcoming projects in this After-the-White House [stage.],
Asked if the presidential library was one of the projects, Pierre declined comment.
“It’s a great honor for me and it’s very constructive to give my perspective on some of these projects,” Pierre said.
Highlighting his work with other decorators on other projects unrelated to Trump, Pierre said, “Home decor is now my second job,” adding, “Overall, it’s no longer about fashion as much as I [have] Closed our atelier. ,
Originally published at Pen 18
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