JET SET TO JEANS

THE WARDROBE OF DORIS DUKE

$12.00

The 2005 special exhibition at Rough Point, Jet Set to Jeans: The Wardrobe of Doris Duke, for the first time opens Doris Duke’s wardrobe to the public to reveal the many facets of Doris Duke’s personal attire and a microcosm of 20 th century fashion history. The exhibit features over eighty pieces from her collection ranging from couture clothing by designers such as Fortuny, Balenciaga, Grès, Dior, and Ungaro as well as various pieces of casual clothing such as designer jeans, cashmere sweaters, and a Jantzen swimsuit.

This publication was produced to accompany the fabulous introductory look into Miss Duke’s clothing. Set in style and tone as a period fashion magazine, the publication takes you through the various decades of fashion and includes photographs of all the major clothing pieces in the exhibition as well as a series of photographs of Doris Duke through the decades. The magazine includes articles about Miss Duke’s approach to fashion as well as various designers and concepts in fashion history. The magazine provides an informative and fun look into Doris Duke and the world of fashion.