Against all odds, following some questionable costuming decisions last summer (which were since corrected), Ryan Murphy’s Love Story is a bona fide hit. As a result, the show, which follows the relationship of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and John F Kennedy Jr., has also led to an unexpected resurgence of ’90s minimalism. It feels as though a new generation has just discovered Bessette Kennedy’s iconic style. Just scroll on social media, and you’ll see what I mean: There’s no shortage of fashion fans trying to re-create the magic of her signature aesthetic.
Of course, what made Besette Kennedy’s style so special was that it was hers. She had a uniform that she stuck to, and she dressed in a way that felt true to who she was. She didn’t follow trends, and she didn’t care much about what people thought. She wore Yohji Yamamoto and Prada before it was even cool. And so, it is impossible to just throw on a simple black turtleneck and a pair of trousers and call yourself CBK. There’s a lot more to her look than that. That said, I’d argue the easiest way to channel some of her energy is through her handbags.
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