Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
Definition
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy (1966–1999) was an American publicist and fashion stylist, best known as the wife of John F. Kennedy Jr., the son of President John F. Kennedy.
Renowned for her sleek, minimalist style and Calvin Klein collaborations, she became an icon of 1990s New York fashion before her tragic death in a plane crash alongside her husband.
Examples
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's off-duty looks were so effortlessly cool, they made paparazzi question their own fashion choices.
In the style wars of the '90s, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy deployed white jeans like a secret weapon.
While JFK Jr. charmed the skies, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy grounded the Kennedy myth with her urban edge.
Designers still whisper Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's name when debating the perfect black turtleneck.