8Jackie O.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and First Lady of the United States during his presidency from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.
Before Jackie, a politician’s wife was never to detract attention away from her husband, but since her, all that changed. She grew up between New York and an East Hampton estate, was an accomplished equestrienne, a society presence and debutante of the year in 1947.
The First Lady favored empire-waist gowns, sensible heels, gloves and streamlined suits with knee-length skirts and 3/4 sleeves.
Besides Cassini, Jackie also pulled pieces from Dior, Givenchy and Chanel, the designer behind her most iconic look: the pink boucle suit and matching pillbox hat she was wearing when her husband was assassinated.
