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A mention of first lady style typically invokes iconic visions of Jacqueline Kennedy in pearls and a pink pillbox hat. But a new exhibition devoted to Nancy Reagan's signature look proves that this former White House doyenne more than held her own when it came to glamour.
The yearlong fashion retrospective at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif., showcases 80 looks beginning with the simple I. Magnin wedding suit and the gold brocade Galanos evening gown that Reagan donned for her husband's second California gubernatorial inauguration in 1971. Like most of the other timeless gowns and suits, the ornate dress easily could sidle into a contemporary collection.See the full content of this document
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Briefs: Exhibit Spotlights Nancy Reagan's Fashion Choices
A recent peek at the exhibit, co-curated by exhibition designer Rush Jenkins, feels like a stroll through history. The chronological layout, organized in chapters that range from "White House Beginnings" to "Pu...
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