Nan Kempner, who died last year, was one of the archetypal socialites of the 1970s and 1980s, so much so that she was the inspiration for the term "social x-ray" as coined by Tom Wolfe in Bonfire of the Vanities. Her slim, blonde form made her a natural for being draped in stylish clothing by Yves Saint-Laurent and others. A new exhibit at the Costume Institute celebrates her fashion legacy. The collection of around 3,000 pieces includes not just elegant evening gowns but hats, sweaters, jackets and plenty of accessories. The NY Times has a piece that explores the legacy of this woman who was immortalized by Warhol, as seen in the picture on the right, and who was deeply and wholly dedicated to style to the point that she had several bedrooms converted to walk-in wardrobes . If you have a chance to check out the exhibit in New York you will get to see classic clothing spanning more than five generations and a peek into the life of a woman who was truly style-obsessed.Exploring the fashion legacy of Nan Kempner
Nan Kempner, who died last year, was one of the archetypal socialites of the 1970s and 1980s, so much so that she was the inspiration for the term "social x-ray" as coined by Tom Wolfe in Bonfire of the Vanities. Her slim, blonde form made her a natural for being draped in stylish clothing by Yves Saint-Laurent and others. A new exhibit at the Costume Institute celebrates her fashion legacy. The collection of around 3,000 pieces includes not just elegant evening gowns but hats, sweaters, jackets and plenty of accessories. The NY Times has a piece that explores the legacy of this woman who was immortalized by Warhol, as seen in the picture on the right, and who was deeply and wholly dedicated to style to the point that she had several bedrooms converted to walk-in wardrobes . If you have a chance to check out the exhibit in New York you will get to see classic clothing spanning more than five generations and a peek into the life of a woman who was truly style-obsessed.