Exceptional Fashion: including items from the wardrobe of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
Fri, Feb 13, 2026 02:00PM EST - Tue, Mar 3, 2026 10:00AM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 2
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's Prada single-breasted coat, 1996
Estimate: $15,000 - $30,000
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labelled, size 42, camel double-faced wool-angora, two flap pockets to chest and two slit pockets to hips, matching belt with faux tortoiseshell 'Prada' buckle, un-lined, bust 36in, 91cm, shoulders 16in, 40.5cm, sleeve 25in, 63cm, length 41in, 104cm
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy personally gifted this coat to Rosemarie Terenzio, John F. Kennedy Jr's assistant and confidant to the couple, during the 1990s.
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Condition
The epaulettes have been removed. Carolyn is photographed wearing this coat with epaulettes on March 15th 1997, click here and without on October 1st 1998, click here . Stitching to underside of left collar seam has loosened approximately 0.5cm. With occasional moth nibble to pile of fabric, most notable to the underside of left front panel near hem, not visible to exterior. Gently worn but otherwise good condition.
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This Prada coat was a favorite of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's and is one of her most iconic and important pieces. Carolyn personally gifted this coat to Rosemarie Terenzio, John F. Kennedy Jr's assistant and confidant to the couple, during the 1990s.
To view Carolyn wearing this coat, March 15th, 1997, CLICK HERE. She is pictured walking with her husband John their dog Friday, October 1st, 1998, to view CLICK HERE
Rosemarie later gave this a second Prada coat (Lot 4) to her friend, Michele Ammon. She thought that the camel color 'looked great with Michele's blond hair'. The two coats have been cherished and proudly remained in Michele's possession ever since.
Michele fondly recalls Carolyn: 'Carolyn adored Rose, she looked out for her and was so kind with a wicked sense of humor! She used to give us advice and loved our funny dating stories. I remember the George Christmas party. Rose was dancing with John and Carolyn walked over wearing the most stunning wide-legged black pants. She looked incredible and I remember thinking: 'I have to go out and buy some pants just like those!'.
Carolyn is photographed on numerous occasions wearing this example and other variations of the same style, including in black and red tweed. This design is probably pre-collection, Autumn-Winter 1996-97, which featured coats and skirts in a slim silhouette, heavily influenced by designs from the late 1960s-early 70s.
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