Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress holds a special place in history – and not just for its immaculate beauty.
When the stunning Jackie Bouvier married future president, John F. Kennedy, everyone wondered who would be the lucky designer to create and craft her wedding gown. The First Lady of the United States to be donned a dress made by someone that elite society was quite surprised by.
Designer and couturier Ann Lowe was a black designer whose work on the future first lady’s gown should have allowed her to rise to fame – working with celebs and stars around the world. So, why didn’t it?
Jackie Kennedy’s style became one of the biggest influences for American women during her time in office. The first lady’s sense of fashion and interior design was a symbol of femininity and wifeliness that many strived to achieve.
Jackie Keneddy’s wedding dress, and the work of designer Ann Lowe, go down in fashion history thanks to the beautiful design and Jackie’s ability to influence the world through style.
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Written by: Lori N.
Narrated by: Cam York
Edited by: Carla Maria Cuellar
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 INTRO
0:47 The Dress
2:43 The Designer
5:45 First Dress Was Destroyed
6:58It Wasn’t What She Wanted
7:54 Jackie’s story
9:51 Jackie’s fashion, influence
13:37 Ann’s legacy
14:32 Lasting Impact
15:44 END
