The actress and fashion icon Julia Fox has caused a stir with her unsettling Halloween outfit, which features a bloodied version of Jackie Kennedy.

The Kennedy family never requested the suit be cleaned, and historians note that it was preserved for archival purposes.

Experts point out that the blood stains and other residues are considered part of the garment’s historical significance, adding to the object’s narrative.

Phyllis Magidson, curator of costume and textiles at the Museum of the City of New York, stated that the stains and imperfections are integral to understanding the story behind the item, while conservator Gail Murphy, who has seen the suit, described it as “essentially looking brand-new.”

Whether one views Fox’s costume as a misstep or as a powerful commentary on trauma and history, it undeniably stirred a conversation about the way we remember and represent past tragedies.Continue reading…

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