16 of Jackie O's most iconic looks of all time. Bows.
Just this year we saw the release of Jackie - a stunning biopic of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, starring Natalie Portman - and later, Kim Kardashian channel the icon in on a magazine cover. In honour of the former First Lady of the United States, we take a look at her finest fashion moments.
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Getty ImagesIf the fashion gods were to curate an exhibition on the world’s most iconic women and their wardrobes, Jackie Kennedy Onassis would undoubtedly feature in the fold. Jackie O - as she affectionately became known in modish circles and beyond - had the ultimate high octane and dramatic life, so her style followed suit.
Rex FeaturesFrom her early days on the campaign trail with her husband President John F Kennedy (to whom she was married in 1953), prim and proper skirt suits, white gloves, pill-box hats and classic clasp handbags became de rigueur as the world watched every sashay of her hemline.
PA PhotosCouturier and family friend Oleg Cassini takes credit for forming her early signature look, having dressed the first lady head-to-toe, without any rivalry from other fashion houses for significant lengths of time. Impressive.
PA PhotosThe world mourned with her as she became horrifically widowed at 34, and so the dawn set on her old life, but the sun rose on a new marriage to Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis in 1968 and her rapt audience emulated her new-found penchant for mega-watt jewellery, statement sunglasses and luxe gypsy skirts.
Rex FeaturesNow Mrs Onassis, Jackie found freedom with threads: naughty thigh-high splits and European style twists blended well with her Mediterranean lifestyle. The perfectly tailored skirt suits and white gloves that epitomised her buttoned-up wardrobe era, were long gone and stayed in the museum of her stylish youth.
PA PhotosBack to the beginning! Jackie strikes a happy pose in front of the Taj Mahal in a summery dress, but note the ever-present white gloves and perfect handbag.
PA PhotosOn another political adventure with her first husband President John F Kennedy, Jackie demonstrates the art of co-ordinating polished accessories with a little dress. Complete with a lace headscarf, this look spawned many clothing copycats.
Rex FeaturesAs America’s First Lady, when planning a campaign wardrobe, sophistication is paramount. Never one to leave style behind, Jackie mastered the art of looking stunning without raising too many eyebrows. Follow suit with reams of pearls and retro fabulous accessories.
PA PhotosMonochrome - one of Jackie’s favourite tonal combinations that always packed a punch on diplomatic trips and lent an effortless elegance to her look.
PA PhotosClassic Jackie at her finest! The enormous glasses, the chic lace headscarf, perfectly preened gloves and faultless frock - outfits like this cemented Jackie’s style in fashion’s subconscious forever.
PA PhotosBack to black, Jackie rocks a timelessly chic coat, kitten heels and her signature square sunglasses on an urban stroll.
PA PhotosMore! That's the sentiment behind upping the ante at formal functions. As Jackie rocks little white gloves every day, she made a statement for supper with over-the-arm evening ones - very demure! She's also braving a new 60 hairdo called a ‘Brioche’ for a state dinner at the White House. Not her finest hair moment, but we admire her experimental spirit.
PA PhotosFaultlessly formal in an on-the-knee pillar box red skirt suit, Jackie wears the classic swinging 60s hair-do with perfectly rollered flicks to complete.
PA PhotosStriking a pose for photographers in St James’ park in London, Jackie wears a regal navy blue suit with nautical-esque gold buttons to take a fashion vacation from carbon black suits. We love the of-the-moment pale pink lipstick that taps into the mod rocker make-up trend.
PA PhotosMarch the 7th, 1972 Jackie takes to the Federal Court in New York to file damages for a cool 1.3 million dollars against photographer Ronald Galella. Finishing off her business apparel with a smile and with a Midas touch of gold jewellery, she oozes international elegance.
PA PhotosOff-duty Jackie O is still in-keeping with her sophisticated style - even this paired down, bare-foot beach outfit looks glamorous. It must be the enormous sunglasses. Long may she inspire fashion aficionados the world over.
