Exhibit

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Artifact 1: Jackie's Pink Chanel Suit

The most important artifact in this exhibit would be Jackie's iconic pink and navy Chanel suit. It was reportedly one of her favorite pieces and she had already worn it multiple times before the dreadful day of the assassination. Some even state that JFK actually asked her to wear it that day because she looked "smashing" in it. It is now viewed as one of the most iconic looks in fashion history because of its backstory. After the death of her husband, Jackie refused to take off the blood-stained outfit, stating "let them see what they've done".


Jackie's wedding dress would also be in this exhibit because it displayed  her style and also marked a major turning point in her life. Marrying John Fitzgerald Kennedy, a congressman who would become the President of the United States of America, changed her life in an unimaginable way. This led her to become the person that she was meant to be, and allowed her influence on style and culture to become even more widespread. This beautiful gown was designed for the wedding by designer Ann Lowe. There were over 800 guests present.



The next artifact would be Jackie's packing list for the trip to Dallas that she took with JFK in 1963. This list details  her outfits that she meticulously planned in advance. This list was reportedly for Providencia Paredes, Jackie's personal assistant. This list includes details for events in San Antonio and Dallas, as well as events that never ended up happening.


 This video shows Jackie's poised and relaxed appearance and is prominently featured in the film Jackie. This showcased her unique efforts to renovate and restore the White House, allowing it to feel rich with American history.  This two-piece red dress by Chez Ninon was worn by Jackie and has become one of her most popular looks.

Artifact 5: Jackie's Shoes
Jackie's shoes would be featured in this exhibit because they were a large part of what made her style unique. Because she was slightly taller than the average woman, she wore shorter heels so that she would not tower over others, as she would if she chose to wear taller shoes. An interesting fact about Jackie is that one of her legs was 1/4 inch shorter than the other, so she would have a small lift placed on each heel to balance the length of each leg. Although this is a very minuscule change to her everyday clothing, this shows the extent of her attention to detail.



Artifact 6: A Pillbox Hat

Another one of Jackie's iconic fashion pieces was her pillbox hats. She wore these very often, yet most significantly at her husband's inauguration, and on the day of his assassination. She popularized this look and it became a fashion timestamp of this generation.

Artifact 7: "Jackie O" Sunglasses
Jackie's sunglasses would be an important artifact and representation of her style because they represent how her style evolved over time. She helped popularize the trend of large, oval sunglasses in the time period. Her sunglasses are just one example of how her style evolved from first lady to more casual, wearable fashion. Despite the tragic loss of her husband, Jackie was eventually able to move on and still stayed a fashion icon in America's eyes.


Artifact 8: The Bullet
The final artifact that I chose was the fatal bullet that killed John F. Kennedy, Jackie's husband. In just an instant, something this small completely changed her life. Jackie experienced survivor's guilt and blamed herself for his death, somehow believing that she could have done something to stop it.

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