In Episode 4 of FX's 'Love Story,' Carolyn Bessette, played by Sarah Pidgeon, borrows a white button-down shirt from JFK Jr., recreating one of the real-life publicist's most famous minimalist outfits. The show adds a fictional twist to the backstory of this iconic look.
In reality, Bessette Kennedy wore a Yohji Yamamoto white shirt and black silk maxi skirt to a March 1999 gala at the Whitney Museum. The series' costume designer, Rudy Mance, worked diligently to source authentic archival designer pieces to accurately portray Bessette Kennedy's sophisticated aesthetic, following initial criticism of the show's fashion choices.
The episode uses the borrowed shirt as a symbol of the couple's then-secret romance. Meanwhile, in a real-world connection, an identical Yohji Yamamoto skirt and purse from her iconic 1999 look were listed for auction in February 2026, allowing fans to recreate the ensemble.