Oleg Cassini
Oleg Cassini was born on April 11th, 1913. Oleg passed away March 17th, 2006 at 92 years old. Oleg Cassini was born in Paris, France.
Oleg Cassini was the chief designer of Jacqueline Kennedy, who made his name for coming up with the
Jackie Look. He started his career as a refugee in Rome before moving to the United States.
When he first moved to the US, his first work in design was as a political cartoonist before he started working with
Paramount Pictures designing costumes. During this time, he designed costumes for stars such as Gene Tierney, who would later become his wife.
In 1961, Jacqueline Kennedy made him her exclusive couturier. Over the years, he designed more than 300 outfits for Kennedy, thus popularizing the timeless elegance, luxurious fabrics, and clean lines that became known as the
Jackie Look. The collaboration elevated his status and made American fashion popular across the world.
Besides his work designing for Kennedy, Oleg Cassini led the way in fashion licensing. At the height of his career, he extended his brand to a variety of products such as bridal collections, accessories, and menswear. He also got into advocacy for animal rights and promoted faux fur alternatives in fashion.
In his personal life, Oleg Cassini was just as dynamic as in his career. He had several relationships, got married, and divorced before he married Marianne Nestor, who remained his wife until his death.
Cassini lived until he was 92 and passed away in his home in Long Island, New York. He left behind a legacy of personal controversies, glamour, and innovation.
Oleg Cassini published
A Thousand Days of Magic, his memoir chronicling his role in dressing Jacqueline Kennedy when she was First Lady.
The work provides insights into the process of designing the Jackie Look to convey cultural diplomacy and political symbolism. Reading the memoir, we get perspectives on how his designs cemented Kennedy as a style icon and elevated American fashion across the world.
In 2011, Oleg Cassini published
The Wedding Dress, a work radically different from his debut.
In this book, Cassini explores the evolution of the wedding gown and celebrates its cultural significance, sophistication, and beauty. It provides overviews of the history of the wedding dress from ancient ceremonies to contemporary nuptials. He also showcases a variety of styles from sophisticated suits to flirty short dresses and elegant Empire-style gowns.
Oleg Cassini published his memoir
In My Own Fashion in 1987. It offers perspectives into the life of a man who was one of the most renowned fashion designers of his time.
Cassini tells of how his family escaped the
Russian Revolution, his education in Florence, and how he started a career in fashion.
He details his work in Hollywood designing for
Paramount Pictures, his romantic pursuits, and his most notable role designing outfits for Jacqueline Kennedy.
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Oleg Cassini: F.A.Q
When was Oleg Cassini Born?
Oleg Cassini was born on April 11th, 1913.
When did Oleg Cassini die?
Oleg Cassini died on March 17th, 2006 at 92 years old.
Where was Oleg Cassini Born?
Oleg Cassini was born in Paris, France.
What was the first book Oleg Cassini wrote?
The first book written by Oleg Cassini was In My Own Fashion, published in 1987.
What was the most recent book Oleg Cassini wrote?
His most recently released work was The Wedding Dress on January 18th, 2011.
How many books has Oleg Cassini written?
Oleg Cassini has written 3 books. 2 books in the Non-Fiction Books, 1 book in the Biographies & Memoirs.