"For years, the watch was rumored to have been a gift from her mother-in-law, Jackie Kennedy. To this day, there has been lingering mystery around the exact model Bessette-Kennedy wore. Photographed in it only a handful of times, the watch's origin story is the stuff of lore, and one of the many pieces of hers that would go on to be closely examined."
"Of course, we're all familiar with Bessette-Kennedy's famous Charles Wahba headband and Selima Optique sunglasses, but many of the finishing touches that shaped her style were quieter-from her shoes to her jewelry, and the bags she wore day in and out. And in a time when constant rotation has become the norm, there's something grounding about seeing a woman repeat the same shoes, bags, and jewelry until they become second nature."
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy favored a compact, intentional accessory wardrobe anchored by a Cartier Tank watch, Charles Wahba headband, Selima Optique sunglasses, and a small rotation of shoes and bags. The Cartier Tank carries a lore-filled provenance tied to Jackie Kennedy and remains a rarely photographed, sought-after element of her image. Her accessories were functional and repeated, not statement-driven, gaining resonance through habitual wear. The restrained approach emphasized subtle details over variety, creating a coherent, timeless aesthetic. Consistent repetition of select pieces made accessories integral to personal identity and enduringly modern.
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