An American original. (Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis)

From: WWD | Date: May 20, 1994 | Copyright information

Jacqueline Onassis has died in May 1994, leaving behind her a reputation for possessing great style, and inspiring fashion designers with her elegance. Oscar de la Renta has said that Jackie became a model to American women, teaching them how to act and look. Ralph Lauren has fond memories of her when she visited him as an editor to do a book with her. Isaac Mizrahi believes that she did more for the fashion industry than many others during her time.

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