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Oleg Loevsky-KassiniFashion designer, fashion designer
Date of Birth: 11.04.1913
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Biography of Oleg Cassini
- Hollywood Career and Worldwide Fame
- Official Designer for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
- Renowned Fashion Designer and Lifestyle
Biography of Oleg Cassini
Oleg Cassini was born on April 11, 1913, in Paris, France. His father, Count Alexander Cassini, was Russian. After the revolution, the family moved to Florence, Italy, where Oleg received his education at the Academy of Fine Arts. He started working as a fashion designer in Paris in 1935 and then moved to New York in 1936, where he soon opened his own design studio.
Hollywood Career and Worldwide Fame
Cassini became a designer for Hollywood studios Paramount and 20th Century Fox. In 1942, he volunteered to serve in the war effort. After the war, in 1950, he opened his own wholesale clothing company in New York, which marked the beginning of his worldwide fame. He won numerous fashion competitions and became known for his costume designs for Broadway shows.
Official Designer for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
In 1960, Cassini was appointed as the official designer for the First Lady of the United States, Jacqueline Kennedy. He created iconic and stylish outfits that became synonymous with the Kennedy era. Cassini's designs showcased Jackie Kennedy's elegance and sophistication and cemented his status as a leading fashion designer.
Renowned Fashion Designer and Lifestyle
Aside from his work in fashion, Cassini was a member of American and European tennis clubs and equestrian clubs. He had a passion for sports and a love for the equestrian lifestyle.
Recently, a presentation of his book took place at the Fashion Cafe in New York. The event included a fashion show featuring clothing designed by Oleg Cassini for Jacqueline Kennedy, showcasing his enduring influence and legacy in the fashion industry.
