Politics is rarely a glamorous business, but in the case of Ivanka Trump, being the daughter of a future President came with plenty of time (and money) to spend on personal passions, including a career in the modelling industry. Now, she's living in Miami with husband Jared Kushner and their three children, having served as presidential advisor during her father's first term in office. Read on to see Ivanka's earlier success as a model before she prioritised politics and subsequently stepped back to focus on family and business projects…
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Ivanka Trump first worked as a model in 1996, signing with Elite Model Management at 14 years old and starring in a Tommy Hilfiger campaign.
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In 2002, Ivanka showed her true modelling talents during a portrait session, tipping her chin up for a regal pose.
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In 2003, Ivanka arrived on the red carpet at the premiere of Born Rich held at The Screening Room in New York, selecting a tight-fitting black mini dress for the occasion.
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Ivanka made her debut at the Costume Institute's benefit gala (now known more snappily as the Met Gala) in 2004 with a theme of 'Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century'.
The heiress and socialite sported a gold satin dress with butterfly cutouts and asymmetric sleeves, paired with a more natural make up look.
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Fashion Group International welcomed Ivanka Trump to their 22nd Annual Night of Stars, a celeb-filled gala honouring 'The Romantics'.
The structured folds of Melania's mermaid gown brought interest to the champagne dress, calling back to carved stone columns while the satin added a romantic flair.
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In 2006, Ivanka arrived in flamboyant style at the Gugenheim Museum's Artists Ball. Sponsored, of course, by a suitably glamorous Georgio Armani.
Layers of tulle and silk ruffles, gently scattered with sparkles, helped the gown make an impact but kept it feeling fresh and fun.
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Being camera ready is a core component of celebrity life, whether you're a president's daughter or fresh face on the modelling circuit.
Ivanka kept things simple for the occasion, opting for a wide-strapped black mini dress that toed the line between playful party-wear and formal dress. Perfect for a TV talk show moment!
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It's not just catwalks, TV appearances or red carpets that call from some serious styling. Ivanka appeared in a structured plum gown for the (RED) charity auction in benefit of AIDS in Africa.
She paired the pointed silver heels and made the most of the dress' corseted waist, resting a hand on her hip and putting her model training to use with a straight stare into the camera.
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Dressing up for the opera or ballet is a time-honoured tradition and Ivanka made sure to bring her best at The Metropolitan Opera House's Spring Gala in 2009.
Her sweetheart-neck teal dress sat perfectly with a chunky clear necklace, the height of '00s style. But what made it a standout was the long flowing train that transformed it from stunning to showstopper.
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In 2010, the model appeared once again at the Met Gala in celebration of an exhibition on the 'American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity'.
The purple tone and softly cascading fabric showed off her figure while the sparkling material matched the glamour of the event, perhaps intended as a nod to the stars of the US flag.
