The Designer Brands That Should’ve Dressed CBK On-Screen

There’s a Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy documentary in the works right now, and while I couldn’t be more excited to see her back in the cultural spotlight, I have to say it: The early wardrobe sneak peeks have been… underwhelming. The actress portraying her looks somewhat similar, sure, but the styling? Less Fifth Avenue minimalism and more suburban mall brands. It’s missing the sharp tailoring, the intentional luxury, and the sense that every piece was handpicked, not pulled off a rack.

CBK wasn’t a maximalist, but she was deeply discerning. She bought fewer things—but when she did, they were well-made, logo-less, and often quietly expensive. (She famously removed the Prada label from her ski gear.) So as someone who has stared at more CBK street style photos than I’d like to admit, I’m making a case for who should’ve been on the costume mood board. These are the brands that get the quiet power of her wardrobe—and would’ve absolutely done her justice on film.

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