Personal life Melania Knauss

After obtaining a degree in design and architecture^{[citation needed]} at the University of Ljubljana, she started working as a model both in Milan and Paris before settling in New York City in 1996. She was on the cover of Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Ocean Drive, In Style, New York Magazine, Avenue, Allure, Vanity Fair, Self, Glamour and Elle, and appeared in the 2000 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
In February 2010, Knauss-Trump announced the launch of a jewelry collection with QVC.
Knauss appeared in a television advertisement for Aflac insurance, in which she and the Aflac mascot, a duck, voiced by comedian Gilbert Gottfried, exchange personalities via a Frankenstein-like mad experiment.

55th Annual Palm Beach Heart Ball

Melania Trump served as co-chairman of the 2010 Palm Beach Heart Ball which raises money for the Amercian Heart Association to help further their efforts for heart research. The event took place at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach and raised over $1.5 million in revenue for the Association.

Melania™ Timepieces & Jewelry" launches

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MELANIA TRUMP TO DEBUT QVC® COLLECTION Timepiece and jewelry collection scheduled to debut April 30, 2010 New York, NY (February 24, 2010) – International jetsetter, model and entrepreneur Melania Trump thrives on the cultural diversity of the three cities she calls home: New York City, Paris and Palm Beach. Inspired by the bustling arts, architecture, design, and fashion scenes that surround her at every turn, the Slovenian, aqua-eyed beauty decided it was time to bring those inspirations to life…and a new collection was born. The worldwide debut of ™ Timepieces & Fashion Jewelry, designed especially for QVC, is scheduled to be unveiled Friday, April 30 at 9:00 PM (ET). Each piece in the collection will retail for less than $200.00, offering style and luxury at a consumer-friendly price. “I am thrilled to work with QVC to bring my personal inspiration and design aesthetic to life,” says Melania Trump. “I’m proud to debut my collection of premium, affordable timepieces and jewelry and make it available to millions of women across the country. Now women everywhere can add a touch of luxury to their everyday lifestyle!” Each sparkling timepiece and jewelry piece is designed with versatility in mind – for work, play or a night out on the town. The timepieces are inspired by the energetic streets of her favorite cities. In the New York Collection, the “Fifth Avenue” watch includes genuine mother-of-pearl dials, princess-cut crystals and a signature design bracelet. In the Palm Beach Collection, “Ocean Boulevard” watches feature mother-of-pearl dials, European crystals and crocodile embossed genuine leather straps in classic black and brown in addition to rich jewel tones. The sparkling Paris “Champs-Elysees” timepiece is glamorous and jewelry-inspired while featuring mother-of-pearl dials and European crystals. The jewelry collection is as versatile as Melania’s lifestyle, with bold, chunky chain necklaces for a casual day of shopping on to sparkling statement pieces for red carpet events in Paris. “We are excited to bring Melania’s exquisite collection to QVC,” said Debra Puzio, director of merchandising for QVC. “Each piece is as stylish and stunning as Melania and I believe that her personality and aesthetic will truly resonate with our customers.” “My collection will offer women across the country an exclusive peek in to my personal life”, says Trump. “My passion for design, fashion and beauty is reflected in each piece of my New York, Palm Beach and Paris collections. These are the cities that I call home, and I have been intricately involved in the creative process of every design.” -more- ™ Timepieces & Jewelry will range in price from approximately $30.00 to $200.00 and is scheduled to be available starting April 30 through QVC at 1.800.345.1515 or QVC.com, while supplies last.

““Melania™ Timepieces & Jewelry” is a success!

WESTCHESTER, PA (May 25, 2010) – On the heels of the highly successful launch of her eponymous jewelry collection, Melania™ Timepieces & Fashion Jewelry line on QVC, which took place on Friday, April 30, Melania Trump and QVC continue their partnership. The unbelievably well-received collection completely sold out during the broadcast, with more than 13,500 pieces ordered in. Immediately following the victorious show, QVC confirmed a second collection will be unveiled this coming September 2010 with Melania as the designer and host once again. Super model, entrepreneur and International jetsetter, Melania Trump thrives on the cultural diversity of the three cities she calls home: New York City, Paris and Palm Beach. Inspired by the bustling arts, architecture, design, and fashion scenes that surround her at every turn, she has created the Melania™ Timepieces & Fashion Jewelry line to allow women the opportunity to share her world of glamour and beauty. Mrs. Trump received support from many friends and fans during her first broadcast. The most notable caller during the first broadcast was none other than her husband, Donald J. Trump. Making a surprise call into the show to offer his support and love, the “Apprentice” creator and star said, “I’m very proud of you. You have always had a fantastic sense of fashion and design and now people are seeing what I mean,” he continued. “Congratulations, I’m very proud of you.” QVC QUOTE Featuring an exquisite assortment of pieces, including classic leather watches, bold statement necklaces and striking cocktail rings, the Melania™ Timepieces & Fashion Jewelry line ranges in price from $30.00 to $200.00. The Melania™ Timepieces & Fashion Jewelry collection is available through QVC at QVC.com and 1.800.345.1515. # # # About Melania Trump Born in Slovenia, Melania Knauss began her modeling career at the age of sixteen. The Slovenian-born brunette has appeared in high-profile

ad campaigns, and has worked with some of the top photographers in the fashion industry, including Patrick Demarchelier, Helmut Newton, Arthur Elgort, Ellen Von Unwerth, Peter Arnell, Antoine Verglas and Mario Testino. At 5 feet 11 inches, Melania has a captivating presence in front of the camera. She has graced the covers of Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, British GQ, Ocean Drive, Avenue, In Style, New York Magazine. Melania's style has been noted to be one of natural elegance. In the words of Manolo Blahnik, "She is a true beauty. She has it." Melania's philanthropic interests more and more represent her humanitarian side, and she remains an indefatigable and dedicated New Yorker. She was Honorary Chairwoman for Martha Graham Dance Company in April 2005, is an active member of the Police Athletic League, which honored her with Woman of The Year 2006, has been an Honorary Chairwoman for The Boy's Club of New York for five consecutive years, and in 2005 The American Red Cross awarded her with Goodwill Ambassador, which she has proudly served for four years. In April of 2008, she was asked by Love Our Children USA and NASDAQ to participate in the Fifth Annual National Love Our Children Day and the beginning of National Child Abuse Prevention month by ringing the closing bell at NASDAQ.