Jackie: The Clothes of Camelot Book

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis is the ultimate American fashion icon.Jay Mulvaney, author of Kennedy Weddings, celebrates her unique style in this lavishly illustrated book.Jackie: The Clothes of Camelot is a richly illustrated history of those magical years when the Kennedys captivated a nation and the world.Her glamour was electric, her style imaginative, and the effect was brilliant. Jacqueline Kennedy's fashions from the White House years, over two hundred outfits, are illustrated with three hundred photographs, in both black and white and color, many previously unpublished or rarely seen. Also included are photographs of jewelry and accessories as well as memorabilia, all exploring the continuing impact of Jackie's fashion sensibility on our culture.The range of illustrations and text is broad, including:Early Fashion Influences The Inauguration Ensembles Gowns for State Events The Wardrobe for State Visits Abroad Private Living and Casual Wear French Designers: Haute Couture in the White House November 1963 Mrs. Onassis and the Post-Camelot YearsJackie: The Clothes of Camelot is a striking portrait of an unforgettable fashion legend. AUTHORBIO: Jay Mulvaney is the author of Kennedy Wedddings: A Family Album. He was executive producer of Kennedy Weddings, a Weddings of a Lifetime special for Lifetime TV.A two-time Emmy Award winning writer and producer, his career has included stints as an executive at Nickelodeon, CBS, VH1 and Discovery, but his first job was as an office boy during Senator Edward Kennedy's 1970 reelection campaign.Read More