The Designer

Jacqueline Quinn, Irish born designer, began her love affair with namesake Jacqueline Kennedy at a young age. The Kennedy ‘’look’’ was and remains today inspirational for women in the United States and all across Europe. By today's standard, Jacqueline Kennedy was an influencer at the historical moment when the art of dressmaking was experiencing a sartorial renaissance. When she purchased her first pillbox hat from Halston at Bergdorf Goodman, New York, and paired it with a sumptuous coat by the renowned designer Oleg Cassini; this collaboration was eloquent and enduring, creating Jacqueline Kennedy as a fashion icon. The original sketches Oleg designed for Jacqueline Kennedy will be on view at the event. They have not been shown to the public before.

‘’Oleg you are and will be in fashion history, the designer who created the indelible and stylish imager the First Lady. You should be proud of your achievement, you are the designer that inaugurated her style."

-Suzy Menkes, The International Tribune 2003

Quinn’s collection revives glamour and a feminine approach to fashion, influenced by silhouettes from the 'Jackie years.” The collection opens with a young vibrant dress line, emphasizing print, strong pops of color, beaded prints and florals. The collection is accessorized with gloves and Jackie’s signature large sunglasses, which are also designed by Quinn. In true dressmaker style, the couture collection is made with the most luxurious and sustainable fabrics, raw and satin silk, beaded and embroidered on delicate satin jacquards with a soft evening palette. Delectable pearl beading, Waterford crystal beads embrace glamour and are reminiscent of another era.

Jacqueline's current commentary has appeared prominently in French Vogue, Women’s Wear Daily, and many more notable publications. Quinn was the Creative Director for Betsey Johnson and DKNY as well as a designer for Guess and Jessica Simpson. As a stylist, she has worked in Hollywood, dressing many celebrities on the red carpet. Quinn has also styled celebrities for the Grammys.

Jacqueline is also a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Parsons, the New School as well as Berkeley College, where she also sits on the fashion advisory board. Quinn is a consultant design advisor to Macy’s, Dillard’s, and many more U.S. retail department stores. At the moment she is also designing a line for J.C. Penney.

Quinn is currently working on a book about Jacqueline Kennedy and her influence on dressmaking and fashion in the 1960s, which will be published in 2024.