John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr., "John John".
Born in Washington on November 25, 1960, he was the second son of the beloved U.S. president, John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated when John Jr. was just three years old. His childhood image, as he saluted his father's coffin in military style under an American flag, has become one of the most powerful and moving photographs of the 20th century.
From childhood, his elegant presence and aristocratic bearing made him a figure followed by photographers and media around the world. Influenced by the innate aesthetic sense of his mother, Jacqueline Kennedy, one of the most stylish and iconic women in history, John John soon developed a taste for refined yet casual fashion.
Over time, his looks became objects of worship and imitation: from the classic navy suit to more casual, sporty outfits on the streets of New York, each choice was studied but always natural. It was not uncommon to see him and his mother wearing matching outfits, often paired in an elegant pandan that caught the attention of photographers and fans.
After studying at the prestigious Brown University, John Jr. embarked on a career as a lawyer in New York from 1989 to 1993, but he soon realized that the legal world was not his true stage. Always fascinated by the links between power and pop culture, in 1995 he founded “George,” a visionary magazine dedicated to exploring the marriage of politics and entertainment. The debut of “George” caused a stir: Cindy Crawford on the cover, dressed as George Washington, sent a bold and revolutionary message. The magazine wanted to embody an irreverent and provocative style that could tell the story of politics with a fresh and appealing slant, different from the traditional publishing world.
John Jr. was also famous for his love affairs, often in the spotlight. His companions included famous names such as Madonna and Daryl Hannah, pop culture icons who represented the glamour and beauty of the 1980s and 1990s. However, none of them managed to win his heart like Carolyn Bessette.
His meeting with Carolyn, which occurred during a run in Central Park, changed everything.
Carolyn, six years younger and a refined Calvin Klein assistant, embodied the minimalism and sophisticated elegance of the 1990s. With her clean look and innate class, she soon became one of fashion's most admired figures.
After leaving a previous relationship, John Jr. and Carolyn made their debut as a couple at the very launch of George. Their relationship immediately became a matter of media worship-Carolyn, with her minimalist style of beige trench coats, silk dresses, and a penchant for essentials, was the perfect counterpart to John's natural class.
The two, always flawless, became the picture of sophisticated elegance, sporting a style that blended luxury and ease. They were inseparable and every public appearance became an event for the paparazzi.
Although their story was tragically brief, John John and Carolyn continue to influence contemporary fashion and lifestyle.
John Jr.'s legacy lives on through his cultural impact, his approach to fashion and political communication, and through the memory of his elegant and timeless figure.
His impeccable style, from double-breasted jackets to cashmere sweaters and minimalist accessories, continues to inspire generations of men seeking a timeless look.
The Kennedy-Bessette pair remains a symbol of the 1990s, with an iconic aesthetic that defined the collective imagination, forever uniting politics, fashion, and pop culture into one inimitable portrait of glamour and style.