2013年11月7日星期四

Jackie Kennedy’s fashion history goes on auction


Even before she took up residence in the White House, Jackie ugg boots Kennedy was fretting about her image and developing what would become her signature style. She was corresponding with designer Oleg Cassini, who was creating jackets and skirts for her. She was working with a personal shopper at the posh New York department store Bergdorf Goodman to find matching accessories. She knew the eyes of the nation would be scrutinizing her, and she was fortifying her closet in preparation for the spotlight.

Her meticulous approach to fashion is revealed in 17 letters that will be auctioned Nov. 23 in Amesbury as part of a three-day auction of Kennedy possessions and related items at John McInnis Auctioneers . ugg outlet The auction, which begins Nov. 22, is timed to the 50th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Many of the letters were written to Bergdorf Goodman’s Marita O’ugg boots outlet uijmnhygj Connor, who acted as the first lady’s personal shopper. The letters, which come directly from O’Connor’s family, are part of lots on which bidding is expected to start at $1,000 to $2,000.