Oleg Cassini Inc. for Jacqueline Kennedy

Original fashion sketch from the design studio of Oleg Cassini Inc. for Jacqueline Kennedy (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994), wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and First Lady of the United States.

A hand-drawn pencil sketch of "Mrs. K." by Joseph Boccheir, Design Coordinator for Oleg Cassini Inc. 8.5 x 11" on off white sketch paper. Boccheir has added notes for a seemstress to follow, "Francois, Mrs. K., See me about fabric, 7/8 sleeve pockets on side panel, collar away from neck, let me see " and has signed with is initials "J.B." and again within sketch area "bocchier."

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.

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