About this episode

The episode discusses the nuances of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's style and the misconceptions surrounding it.

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is everywhere again but the conversation around her style often misses what actually made it so compelling in the first place. I sit down with writer and repeat guest Larissa Mills to talk about the frenzy surrounding CBK right now, from the new  Love Story  series on FX and Hulu to the endless stream of content promising you can dress like her if you just buy the right boots, coat, or sunglasses. Together, we unpack what people are getting wrong about Carolyn’s style, and why it was never really just about the clothes. In this conversation, we get into: The Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy style revival happening right now What people are getting wrong when they try to copy CBK’s look What it was actually like to live in New York during the Carolyn era Whether Carolyn was seen as a style icon in real time — or became one later Why her style felt powerful because of her aura, confidence, and restraint How social media and overconsumption have changed the way we approach personal style The difference between being inspired by someone’s wardrobe and replicating it Why repetition, discernment, and editing are the real keys to great personal style How to…

People in this episode

Host: Liv Perez

Guest: Larissa Mills

Topics covered

• Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
• style revival
• personal style
• social media
• fashion inspiration

Keywords

• Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
• style icon
• fashion
• personal style
• social media
• inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FX, Hulu

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