Jacqueline Kennedy

Jacqueline Kennedy hand-written notes on fashion tear sheet sent to her personal fashion designer Oleg Cassini. Jackie's penned note reads in full: " * Mexico - or this shape to leave Mexico in - Make sure peplum is either eliminated or just flat - perhaps a seam - Maybe Chartreuse Lesur #13."

The tear sheet measures approximately 9.25 x 12.75".

Oleg Cassini (11 April 1913 – 17 March 2006) was an American fashion designer born to an aristocratic Russian family with maternal Italian ancestry. He came to the United States as a young man after starting as a designer in Rome, and quickly got work with Paramount Pictures. Cassini established his reputation by designing for films.

He became particularly well known as a designer for Jacqueline Kennedy whilst she was First Lady of the United States. The "Jackie Look" was to become highly influential and much admired. Among Cassini's inspirations were sports and Native American culture.

This piece provides a first-hand look at the creative process which would define the timeless style of American’s beloved First Lady.

Expected handling wear including rough torn edges as torn by Jackie herself.

Provenance: From the personal property of the Estate of Oleg Cassini.