CBK: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. A Life in Fashion

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Fashion and creative director Sunita Kumar Nair presents a tribute to the timeless beauty and legacy of style icon Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in this groundbreaking book. With a foreword by Gabriela Hearst and a preface by Edward Enninful, the work highlights Carolyn's signature long blonde hair, iconic red lip, and effortless style. Using fashion as her voice, she expressed herself through a meticulous attention to detail and a strict color palette, often wearing unbranded pieces that defined her class and individuality. Rejecting the conventional expectations of her role, she embraced a revolutionary approach to fashion with confidence and grace. Featuring stunning photography and design, the book includes insights from prominent figures in the fashion industry, as well as personal anecdotes from friends and family. Contributors include Graydon Carter, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Manolo Blahnik, Wes Gordon, Tory Burch, and Samira Nasr, all celebrating her enduring influence. This work serves as a comprehensive commemoration of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s unique style, fashion philosophy, and the lasting impact she made nearly two decades later. The book includes color images that enhance the exploration of her remarkable legacy.