Ivanka Trump and her 15-year-old daughter, Arabella Kushner, appeared together at the White House on September 24, 2026, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan’s visit. The mother-daughter pair had prominent seats during the official welcome ceremony, with Ivanka wearing a robin’s-egg blue dress and matching cropped jacket reportedly designed by Chinese couturier Guo Pei. The tailored ensemble featured intricate floral embroidery, white piping, pearl earrings, and white pointed-toe pumps, while her blonde hair was styled in an elegant updo. Guo Pei is internationally known for her elaborate haute couture creations, including Rihanna’s famous yellow gown and cape worn at the 2015 Met Gala. Arabella complemented her mother in an ivory Self-Portrait outfit featuring a high-neck jacket, crystal-like buttons, a belt, and a flowing skirt. Ivanka later shared several portraits of the pair inside the White House, including a playful moment in which mother and daughter reached across a marble fireplace to hold hands.
The visit also recalled Arabella’s earlier connection with Xi and Peng. During their 2017 visit to the United States, she performed the Chinese song “Mo Li Hua” and recited Tang dynasty poetry in Chinese for the couple. Ivanka previously served as an unpaid adviser during her father’s first presidency and maintained contact with Chinese officials, while her business ties to China also attracted scrutiny at the time. After the latest photos appeared online, commenters focused heavily on Ivanka’s blue outfit and the blue-and-white wallpaper behind her. One Instagram user joked that “Ivanka looks like the wallpaper,” while another asked whether she had deliberately coordinated her dress with the room. Others praised the mother-daughter portraits and Arabella’s appearance, although some social-media users expressed mixed opinions about Ivanka’s outfit. The photos ultimately offered a glimpse of the family’s participation in the high-profile diplomatic occasion while putting their coordinated fashion choices firmly in the spotlight.