They suggested the look was meant to draw attention to the trauma of that day, rather than to trivialize it.
In a lengthy post, she clarified that her aim was not to disrespect the historical significance of the moment but rather to honor it and make a broader sociocultural point. “I’m dressed as Jackie Kennedy in the pink suit.
Not as a costume, but as a statement,” she wrote. She explained how, after her husband’s assassination, Jackie Kennedy famously refused to change out of the blood-stained suit, insisting that the public should see the horrors of the event.
The post continued: “The image of the delicate pink suit splattered with blood is one of the most haunting juxtapositions in modern history—beauty and horror, poise and devastation.”
Fox described Jackie’s decision as an act of extraordinary bravery, pointing out how the former First Lady’s refusal to change clothes was both a form of mourning and a protest against the violence that had been inflicted.
“It was performance, protest, and mourning all at once,” Fox wrote. “A woman weaponizing image and grace to expose brutality.
It’s about trauma, power, and how femininity itself is a form of resistance.” She concluded her explanation by writing: “Long live Jackie O,” and credited her hair and makeup team for helping her achieve the look.Continue reading…
