"The contest is designed to be part tribute, part singles mixer and part throwback party, all banking on the popularity of Ryan Murphy's new limited series Love Story, about the JFK Jr. and his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. The goal, according to organizers, is to recreate the kind of social energy the city once thrived on, before dating apps and smartphones became the default way to meet people."
"Expect contestants channeling Kennedy's signature look-think clean-cut prep, easy confidence and maybe a pair of aviators. The evening will feature a live DJ set by Jenny Boo, with a panel of judges evaluating contestants and crowning the top three."
"Kennedy was one of the most recognizable public figures of 1990s New York. The son of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, he grew up in the public eye before building his own career as a lawyer, journalist and founder of the glossy political magazine in 1995."
The Parkgate nightlife venue in West Village will host a JFK Jr. lookalike contest on March 15, organized by Isabel Perez and venue owner Ciaran Harrison. The event combines tribute, singles mixer, and throwback party elements, capitalizing on renewed interest from Ryan Murphy's limited series about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. Contestants will showcase Kennedy's signature preppy aesthetic with aviators and confident style. A live DJ set by Jenny Boo will accompany the competition, with judges selecting top three winners. Bumble serves as official sponsor with a team member joining the judging panel. The organizers aim to recreate the social energy Manhattan experienced before dating apps dominated meeting culture.
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