CBK: Life, Style, Legacy
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy: the story of a fashion icon
Will be published approx. on 26. November 2026
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-1-0354-4897-5 (ISBN)
Description
Known for her throwaway chic style, effortlessly cool 90s streetwear and elegant yet pared back red-carpet attire, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is forever fashion royalty.
The Calvin Klein PR rose to prominence when she married JFK Jr in 1996, becoming akin to an all-American people's princess. Often spotted wandering Tribeca in beautiful and simple pieces - from oval sunglasses, oversized knitwear and bootcut jeans to Chanel dresses and Prada sandals - CBK quickly became the envy of all minimalist fashion devotees, and a timeless style icon.
Carolyn remains a captivating subject. Eternally celebrated for her impeccable taste, her iconic outfits and natural beauty being moodboard staples to this day.
This beautifully illustrated book is the perfect gift for any CBK fan, with over 100 photographs of her key looks and best moments accompanied by text deep-diving her style staples.
The Calvin Klein PR rose to prominence when she married JFK Jr in 1996, becoming akin to an all-American people's princess. Often spotted wandering Tribeca in beautiful and simple pieces - from oval sunglasses, oversized knitwear and bootcut jeans to Chanel dresses and Prada sandals - CBK quickly became the envy of all minimalist fashion devotees, and a timeless style icon.
Carolyn remains a captivating subject. Eternally celebrated for her impeccable taste, her iconic outfits and natural beauty being moodboard staples to this day.
This beautifully illustrated book is the perfect gift for any CBK fan, with over 100 photographs of her key looks and best moments accompanied by text deep-diving her style staples.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Trade binding
Illustrations
100 colour and B&W photographs
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 150 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0354-4897-5 (9781035448975)
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E-Book
approx. 11/2026
Welbeck
€5.99
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Person
Glenys Johnson is a Canadian writer based in London, UK and Malmoe, Sweden. Her work focuses on fashion and material culture, including the study of queer style, and costume theory in film and television. Her work has been published in High Snobiety, Huffington Post and Kennedy Magazine and she is the author of Icons of Style: Diana and Little Book of Vivienne Westwood.