Fashion
Carolyn Bessette‑Kennedy’s Wedding Dress and How It Changed Bridal Fashion
If you’ve ever imagined wearing a slip dress for your wedding, you share the style sensibility of Carolyn Bessette‑Kennedy. Her simple, silk crepe gown redefined bridal fashion in the 1990s and launched designer Narciso Rodriguez into the spotlight. Decades later, the dress remains a reference point for minimalist elegance and bridal design around the world.
On September 21, 1996, Carolyn Bessette‑Kennedy married John F. Kennedy Jr. on Cumberland Island, Georgia. Her wedding dress, designed by her friend Narciso Rodriguez, notable for its simple, tailored design. Unlike the elaborate, heavily embellished gowns common in the mid‑1990s, the dress was a pearl-white silk crepe slip gown cut on the bias with a cowl neckline. It was tailored to fit her closely and emphasized clean lines.

Photo: Instagram
Bessette-Kennedy and Rodriguez collaborated closely on the design. She requested a gown that was designed according to her personal preferences. The construction was meticulous, with two couture fittings in Paris before the wedding. Because the gown was bias-cut with no zipper, final adjustments had to be made before the ceremony to ensure proper fit. She completed the ensemble with a sheer silk tulle veil, silk gloves designed by Rodriguez, crystal-beaded sandals, and a hair clip previously worn by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
The gown’s minimalist design was influential in shifting bridal fashion trends away from ornate, traditional gowns toward clean silhouettes, precise tailoring, and minimal elegance. Designers and brides began to favor bias-cut gowns, refined textures, and reduced ornamentation. The dress influenced both high-profile and commercial bridal trends.

Photo: Eric Liebowitz/FX
The gown also advanced Narciso Rodriguez’s career. It brought him international attention and helped establish his reputation in American fashion.
Bessette-Kennedy’s gown was a prominent example of a wedding dress designed according to personal preferences. Its impact is evident in today’s bridal trends, particularly in the continued popularity of bias-cut, minimalist gowns.
Fashion
How to Style Bermuda Shorts for Summer 2026
Bermuda shorts have moved from being a simple summer staple to a common pieces worn by celebrities this summer. Across runways and street style moments, these shorts are no longer considered casual wear but a versatile fashion item that can be dressed up for a range of occasion, depending on how they are styled. From tailored looks to relaxed denim fits, this season is all about how creatively they can be worn.
Tailored Bermuda Shorts

Photo: Getty Images
When paired with a button-down shirt or a fitted tank top, they create a clean office-appropriate look. Zendaya has been seen in tailored Bermuda styling, including a Moschino set styled with a white shirt.
Monochromatic Styling

Photo: Getty Images
Monochromatic styling is one of the easiest ways to style any outfit and Bermuda shorts are no exception. This has appeared in off-duty styling, with Margot Robbie wearing a silk Bermuda set from Beare Park, paired with mesh ballet flats and a structured shoulder bag.
Denim bermuda shorts

Photo: Pinterest
This direction adds a more casual and street-style approach to the trend. They are styled with graphic tees, cropped tops, or basic tanks, and often finished with sneakers. A lighter take on this has been seen on Hailey Bieber, spotted in off-white denim styled with a white crop top. She paired it with socks and sandals, giving a subtle schoolgirl-inspired finish.
Neutral Styling

Photo: Pinterest
Bermuda shorts can go with neutral-toned tops such as beige, white, or brown. This keeps the focus on shape and proportion. Tailored white Bermuda shorts were styled dark green top, a baseball cap, and heels, giving a sporty yet polished feel that blends streetwear with a refined edge.
Layering with Trench Coat

Photo: Instagram
Light jackets are not limited to colder seasons, as they can work for summer styling when layered over Bermuda shorts. In some styling cases, a neutral trench coat has been styled with a white top tucked into Bermuda shorts in matching muted tones. This gave a layered finish.
Hybrid Bermuda

Photo: Getty Images
Across recent runway collections, Bermuda shorts have also appeared in more experimental forms. Brands such as Balenciaga, Hermès, Bottega Veneta, and Alexander McQueen have included the silhouette into their collections, sometimes blending it with Capri-length cuts, creating hybrid styles. Demi Moore also wore a tailored look, where Bermuda shorts were styled in a structured, in Capri-inspired silhouette, showing how the trend continues to evolve between formal and casual interpretations.
Fashion
Flip-Flops Are One of Summer 2026’s Shoe Trends
Fashion
Oversized Sunglasses Trend You Need for Summer
After seasons dominated by barely-there frames and ’90s minimalism, oversized sunglasses have emerged as one of the defining accessories of the Spring/Summer 2026 runway. This season, they have moved past sun protection and into a styling tool that can change the entire mood of an outfit.
From Balenciaga’s bug-eye butterfly-shaped frames, which have been spotted on celebrities like Rihanna and Rosalía, to Céline’s oversized rounded designs, the trend is heading towards bolder coverage. Chloé has introduced softer, more cinematic styles, while Fendi has explored sculptural, futuristic-inspired frames with sharper structure. With these variations appearing across major runways, here are five oversized sunglasses styles you can incorporate into your wardrobe.
Bug-Eye Sunglasses

Photo: Pinterest
Bug-eye sunglasses are one of the most dramatic styles seen across the Spring/Summer 2026 runways. Characterized by their oversized, butterfly-like shape, they extend from above the brow line down toward the cheekbones, creating a face-covering effect that calls attention. They work with minimal outfits because they act as the main focal point.
Round Sunglasses

Photo: Pinterest
In contrast, round sunglasses offer a softer take on the oversized trend. They continue to stay relevant due to their circular shape and soft structure. This style can be worn with casual summer outfits including linen sets, sundresses, or oversized shirts. They are easy to wear and remain one of the most versatile sunglasses shapes across seasons.
Square Frames

Photo: Pinterest
Square frames introduce structure and definition, often recognized by their sharp angles and flat, straight edges across the top of the frame. This style is commonly worn with tailored outfits like structured blazers or fitted dresses. Because of their clean shape, square frames are often seen as an easy everyday option.
Tinted Lenses

Photo: Pinterest
Tinted sunglasses focus more on lens color than frame shape. They appear in shades like amber, brown, pink, and blue, adding a subtle pop of color without overwhelming the face. This style has been seen across runway collections including Celine and Bottega Veneta. It has also been embraced by celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, who frequently steps out in amber-hued sunglasses. They go well with neutral toned outfit.
Futuristic Frames

Photo: Pinterest
These styles are designed to look modern and slightly unusual. Many of them have smooth, curved shapes or wide lenses that cover more of the face, sometimes looking similar to shield-style glasses. This style works best with sporty outfits, streetwear, or edgy fashion pieces.
Altogether, this season’s oversized sunglasses are less about subtlety and more about presence.
-
Beauty2 months agoSummer 2026 Hair Trends Are All About Simplicity
-
Accessories1 month agoBest Jewelry at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
-
Netflix1 month agoNetflix Reveals ‘Emily in Paris’ Will End With Season 6
-
Fashion2 months agoHow to Wear Pajama Tops Without Looking Like Sleepwear
-
Nails1 month agoBare Nails Are the New Indicator of Wealth
-
Netflix1 month agoNetflix Announces Docuseries on Michael Jackson’s 2005 Trial
-
Fragrance1 month agoHow Social Media Is Influencing Perfume Trends
-
Celebrity Style2 months agoGucci’s Resort 2027 Show Drew A-List Guests to Times Square



