Private Collection. 

This particular style of Prada coat was a favourite of Carolyn's and is one her most iconic and important pieces. She is photographed on numerous occasions wearing an identical example and other variations, including in black and red tweed. The design is probably from Prada's Autumn-Winter 1996-97 collection which featured coats and skirts in a slim silhouette, heavily influenced by designs from the late 1960s-early 1970s. To view Carolyn wearing an identical example, March 15th 1997, click here and pictured walking with John F. Kennedy Jr. and their dog Friday, October 1st 1998, click here 'Hopefully we're bringing authenticity, authenticity to her, who she was as a person. In terms of the clothes, the clothes were as authentic as you can get...I hope everyone enjoys watching it. Obviously none of us knew who she really was as a person, but we talked to a lot of people who did. I hope that the viewers know just how much care we put into it...my favourite piece was The Holy Grail- the tan Prada military coat with the belt. I remember coming up as a kid at Conde Nast, that coat was always iconic- it was such a look. I never really saw anyone else wearing that. When we found that- it was incredible'- Rudy Mance, costume designer, interview with The Savoie Daily, February 2026. 

Provenance: These items were acquired in 2017 by a private collector, purchased directly from one seller discovered on E-bay. The first two pieces acquired were the Prada camel skirt (Lot 8) and Prada camel coat (Lot 14). These items were presented 'as seen on Carolyn Bessette Kennedy'. The collector, intrigued as to how one person could have two rare vintage pieces, began messaging with the seller and only after some discourse did they discreetly disclose they had more items. The collector was told that these items had originally belonged to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and that they had been acquired from a former George magazine staffer in 2011. For one person to have such an extensive collection of specific pieces is highly unusual, however these are ready-to-wear items and multiples would have been produced (albeit in small quantities). It has been confirmed that the two camel Prada coats Carolyn is most frequently photographed in were given to Rosemarie Terenzio during the 1990s directly by Carolyn, and these can be seen in Lot 2 and Lot 4 of this sale. The Fashion Auctioneer has not been able to make contact with the George staffer or original E-bay seller, and subsequently the provenance of this collection cannot be verified. We welcome anyone with information relating to these items to contact us directly, so we can ensure they are accurately documented and given the appropriate consideration.