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How ‘Love Story’ Recreated Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s Iconic Wedding Dress: ‘It Had to Be as Exact as Possible’

FX's Love Story recreated Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's wedding dress for Episode 6 using two dresses combined into one look.
The team sourced the original fabric from the manufacturer and retrieved a vintage swatch from B&J Fabrics to match Kennedy's gown.
The veil, gloves, and Manolo Blahnik shoes worn by the on-screen bride are authentic, with the team reusing archived items where possible.
Mance and team studied The Lost Tapes documentary to understand Kennedy's wedding-day movement and dress details.
Costume designer Rudy Mance aimed for exactness, balancing authenticity with creative staging for the wedding scene.
The production sequenced three weeks of costume work for the principal bridal look and additional prep outfits for authenticity.
Photographs and coverage of Kennedy’s Cumberland Island wedding informed styling details and set design.
The crew recreated prep moments with period-appropriate wardrobe, including a Calvin Klein robe for rehearsals.
The production's aim is to honor a real-life fashion moment while allowing some dramatization for television.
The interview confirms the gown is considered one of the most iconic wedding dresses in history.

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