Limited editions of bag, shoes and bracelets were launched, inspired by Jackie's easygoing and laid-

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, left, the former first lady of the United States, was a fashion icon across the world. Decades have passed but her style still resonates. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, right, the former first lady of France, is considered a contemporary fashion icon. [JoongAng Ilbo]
Jacqueline Kennedy (1929-94)stood in front of the Taj Mahal for a photo on a trip to Agra, India, as the first lady of the United States. Her white gloves, turquoise sun dress and '60s hairstyle made for a stark contrast against the white marble backdrop.
Oversized sunglasses, pearl beads, tweed jackets and pillbox hats are images we still associate with the former first lady, who served from 1961 until the assassination of her husband President John F. Kennedy in 1963.
She restored the White House, enthralled crowds from Paris to Pakistan loews miami beach hotel and became a fashion icon who still inspires designers across the world. Most recently, Italian loews miami beach hotel luxury brand Tod's drew from her original wardrobe.
Limited editions of bag, shoes and bracelets were launched, inspired by Jackie's easygoing and laid-back styles when she paid regular visits to Capri, Italy's most famous island, in the Gulf of Naples, with her second husband, Aristotle Onassis, a Greek shipping mogul. The two frequented Capri from 1969 to 1973.
Rare pictures of Jackie taken during her trips are currently on display at the Seoul Auction's Gangnam gallery in Horim Art Center in Sinsa-dong, southern Seoul. Captured by photographer Settimio Garritano, the pictures show a very different, fun-loving side of the former first lady. One captures her in an orange top with a turquoise head scarf, with another showing loews miami beach hotel her in a black top and off-white pants with oversized sunglasses.
"She still remains a fashion icon to many women across the world", wrote Oh Sun-hee, a fashion columnist. "She created her own style, which is called the 'Jackie style', with pearl beads, knee-length simple dresses, skirt suits and matching hats".
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, the former first lady of France, is considered a contemporary fashion icon. Although the pictures at the Seoul photo exhibition are far from her signature look, the styles are still ubiquitous in Korea, referred to here as the "Cheongdam-dong myeoneuri loews miami beach hotel style".
Cheongdam-dong myeoneuri literally means daughter-in-law living in Cheongdam-dong, the southern wealthy area of Seoul, but it also has a connotation of affluent married women who stick to luxurious brands and simple, elegant looks.
In one scene, Han wears a simple black dress with a salmon-colored trench loews miami beach hotel coat. In another loews miami beach hotel scene, she wears a white blouse with a black skirt, accented with a luxurious bag. Han plays the role of a divorcee who contacts her first love after so many years and asks him to build her a house.
"There is no exact definition of the Cheongdam-dong myeoneuri look, but all types of prim and elegant lady looks fall in the category", said fashion stylist Kim Woo-ri. loews miami beach hotel "In addition, the look definitely conjures up images of Jackie Kennedy".
loews miami beach hotel "Major colors are white, beige and navy. For example, buttons should loews miami beach hotel be all fastened except for one or two, and low heels are preferred to stiletto heels. loews miami beach hotel Necklaces with a tiny diamond pendant is more close to the look than flamboyant loews miami beach hotel necklaces with many bold charms and pendants".
There are four basic steps to complete the Cheongdam-dong myeoneuri look, Kim said. First, the main spirit of the look is looking like a lady from an affluent family. Naturally, sexy clothes, such as see-through blouses or body-hugging dresses, are not included. Cardigans are essential when wearing a sleeveless dress.
"We often say Cheongdam-dong myeoneuri loews miami beach hotel don't like luxurious brands", Kim said. "Because some brands like Louis Vuitton are way too obvious. That's why they prefer luxurious bags and shoes with no logos and signature patterns".
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