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A Thousand Days of Magic

Dressing Jackie Kennedy for the White House

by Oleg Cassini


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In this generously illustrated tribute to Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, Oleg Cassini, who served as her personal couturier during her days at the White House, discusses his cherished friendship with the former first lady and the ways in which her wardrobe defined the nation's style. Over 250 images are included.


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9780847819003 9780847819003, Hardcover, Rizzoli Intl Pubns, 1995

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Publisher Notes

There are moments in history where events converge to create something rare and special. Jacqueline Kennedy's selection of Oleg Cassini to design her personal wardrobe as First Lady was one of those moments, not only in fashion history, but political history as well. As creator of the "Jackie look", Cassini made the First Lady one of the best-dressed women in the world and a glamourous icon of the Kennedy era. For the first time, Oleg Cassini offers a fascinating and comprehensive view of his role as Jackie's personal couturier. His international background allowed him to fit comfortably into the Kennedy political dynasty, and offered him unprecedented access to both Jackie and John Kennedy as a designer and a trusted friend. From the details of his long-standing friendship with the Kennedy family to his first meetings with the First Lady to his thoughts on Jackie's clothes and their legacy, Cassini's recollections are far-ranging and informative. Cassini's original sketches are accompanied by 200 color and black-and-white photographs of the First Lady as she tours India, France, England, and Italy, shows off the White House, and hosts state dinners and family gatherings.

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