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Jackie: The Clothes of Camelot

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis is the ultimate American fashion icon. Jay Mulvaney, author of Kennedy Weddings, celebrates her unique style in this lavishly illustrated book.

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Jackie: The Clothes of Camelotis a richly illustrated history of those magical years when the Kennedys captivated a nation and the world. Her glamour was electric, her style imaginative, and the effect was brilliant. Jacqueline Kennedy's fashions from the White House years, over two hundred outfits, are illustrated with three hundred photographs, in both black and white and color, many previously unpublished or rarely seen. Also included are photographs of jewelry and accessories as well as memorabilia, all exploring the continuing impact of Jackie's fashion sensibility on our culture.

The range of illustrations and text is broad, including:

Early Fashion Influences

The Inauguration Ensembles

Gowns for State Events

The Wardrobe for State Visits Abroad

Private Living and Casual Wear

French Designers: Haute Couture in the White House

November 1963

Mrs. Onassis and the Post-Camelot Years

JACKIE: The Clothes of Camelotis a striking portrait of an unforgettable fashion legend.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 208 pages

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