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Kaia Gerber Channels Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in Ryan Murphy-Inspired Look

other · 2026-07-29

At a recent press event in New York, Kaia Gerber, who stars in Ryan Murphy’s upcoming FX series The Shards, stepped out in a look that paid tribute to Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. She wore a sleek black slip dress with an off-white shawl, reflecting a similar style seen on Sarah Pidgeon in Murphy's Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette. To give the outfit a contemporary twist, Gerber chose sporty sunglasses instead of traditional pearls. This memorable shawl moment is featured in the fifth episode, which takes place during a tense dinner at Ethel Kennedy's estate in Hyannis Port.

Key facts

  • Kaia Gerber wore a black slip dress and off-white shawl inspired by Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
  • The outfit references Sarah Pidgeon's costume in Ryan Murphy's Love Story series.
  • Gerber is starring in Ryan Murphy's FX show The Shards as Susan Reynolds.
  • The original scene takes place at Ethel Kennedy's Hyannis Port compound.
  • Gerber swapped pearls for sporty sunglasses as a 2026 update.
  • The look was worn during press for The Shards in New York.
  • Carolyn Bessette's shawl caused a stir at dinner in episode 5.
  • The article is from Vogue.

Entities

Artists

  • Kaia Gerber
  • Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
  • Sarah Pidgeon
  • Ethel Kennedy
  • John F. Kennedy Jr.
  • Ryan Murphy

Institutions

  • FX
  • Vogue

Locations

  • New York
  • Los Angeles
  • Hyannis Port

Sources