The president's daughter dressed for a diplomatic occasion, then stepped in front of the camera with her own daughter for portraits that offered a much closer look.
Ivanka Trump shared the White House photos with Arabella Kushner on September 24, 2026, ahead of events welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan. Between the pair's carefully chosen outfits and a rather striking reception room, there was plenty for admirers to take in, and one detail soon had people teasing Ivanka.
A Front-Row Seat and a Very Special Blue Dress
Ivanka, the eldest daughter of President Donald Trump, attended Thursday's White House welcome ceremony with 15-year-old Arabella. The two had prominent seats near Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, while cabinet members including Marco Rubio, Scott Bessent, and Pete Hegseth sat farther back, according
Ivanka Trump and Arabella Kushner took their places alongside top administration officials and cabinet members in the Cross Hall of the White House on September 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Awaiting remarks from Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the official state visit, the mother-daughter duo sat attentively in a prominent front row that included Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, Susie Wiles, and Usha Vance. | Source: Getty Images
Ivanka's outfit was worth a closer look. Her robin's egg blue dress and matching jacket were reported to be the work of Beijing-based designer Guo Pei, giving her choice of clothing a connection to the visiting president's country.
