Jackie Kennedy's Marimekko dresses exhibited at the Kennedy Museum in Berlin in Jan. 2013. (Photo DR)
In Jan. 2013, an exhibition at Berlin's Kennedy Museum showcasing part of Jackie Kennedy's wardrobe explored clothing as a political message. An entire room was dedicated to “The spirit of a dress,” highlighting creations by the Finnish brand Marimekko.Six of their dresses were chosen by the woman who would become one of the most famous First Ladies of the United States, for the 1960 presidential campaign. Simple cotton designs, in an A-line shape, simply adorned with striped patterns, stood out for their bright colors with subtle harmonies.Jackie Kennedy was then pregnant with her son John Jr. and was looking for loose-fitting dresses that allowed for comfort and ease. As the brand was still unknown in the U.S., this choice, in addition to its simplicity, had something exclusive about it, a paradox that intrigued commentators. ...
In Jan. 2013, an exhibition at Berlin's Kennedy Museum showcasing part of Jackie Kennedy's wardrobe explored clothing as a political message. An entire room was dedicated to “The spirit of a dress,” highlighting creations by the Finnish brand Marimekko.Six of their dresses were chosen by the woman who would become one of the most famous First Ladies of the United States, for the 1960 presidential campaign. Simple cotton designs, in an A-line shape, simply adorned with striped patterns, stood out for their bright colors with subtle harmonies.Jackie Kennedy was then pregnant with her son John Jr. and was looking for loose-fitting dresses that allowed for comfort and ease. As the brand was still unknown in the U.S., this choice, in addition to its simplicity, had something exclusive about it, a paradox that intrigued...
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