Jackie’s Fashion
Jackie was cautious about her media presence; she even got a press secretary. She had control over everything. She was “the perfect lady,” and the Kennedy family was seen as ideal – a sort of American royalty. She established an unreasonable media expectation for first ladies. Ethan Frankou designed an off-white sleeveless silk chiffon gown embellished with silver thread and a cape for the inauguration. Jackie was aware that the event would be broadcast, so she chose a color that would stand out. Of course, the gown was a smash!
Jackie’s Fashion
Last-Minute Wedding Gown Of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
Jackie Bouvier asked Anne Lowe to create her wedding dress, but tragedy struck. Ten days before the wedding, a water pipe collapsed, flooding Lowe’s studio on Madison Avenue. The clothes damaged included Jackie’s gown, which had taken two months to make. To buy new white French taffeta and pink silk faille, Lowe purchased on the fly. Her crew of seamstresses was able to get everything done in time. Historically, this gown is one of the most recognizable bridal dresses.
Last-Minute Wedding Gown Of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
