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Style Icon – J.F.Kennedy
Whether he was sunning himself aboard a boat, or giving a speech in front of the USA, J.F. Kennedy’s sense of style never faltered.
Of course it goes without saying that his charm and good looks rather helped him out too. Whilst you may not have been born with the effortless style and grace of JFK, anyone can emulate his sense of style with just a quick glance at some of these iconic images and a helping hand, of course, from us.
Sunglasses – £310 – https://www.cutlerandgross.com/
Kennedy was just as often seen playing down the severity of a suit in sunglasses as he was perfecting his boat side look. These tortoiseshell ones are the perfect combination of simplicity and sophistication. Wherever you are – sea or city – these should be your go-to.
Tie – £85 –https://www.jcrew.com/uk/
JFK took the notorious college frat-style from campus to White House with impeccable ease. No longer the uniform of Harvard Grads and golf guys, he was preppy, smart and always a little bit fun. JFK used this simple accessory to express himself when wearing a suit, so do the
Jumper – £285 – http://www.sunspel.com/us/
It was his relaxed, personable manner that the nation warmed to in those first televised debates against the comparatively stiff and often cold Nixon, and what better example of such charm than in a grey cashmere sweatshirt.
Preppy never looked so cool. JFK managed to make Ivy League look effortless with slim fitted jackets and off white trousers. Emulate his style with this smart casual jacket from Paul Smith and these chinos from Sunspel.
Jacket – £285 – https://www.paulsmith.com/uk/
Chinos – £135 – sunspel.com
Even from a young age Kennedy was always dressed for the future – mainly in chalk stripe suits which asserted his drive and business-like demeanour. Our vote for achieving a modern take on this look would have to be from Hackett.
Suit – £600 –https://www.hackett.com/
By Holly Macnaghten
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