His style is now back in the limelight more than ever thanks to the TV series “Love Story.” But JFK Jr. was a true icon, whose charm-a unique blend of casual nonchalance and timeless elegance-continues to influence generations from all over the world, precisely because of that distinctive naturalness, where spontaneity and class coexist. A practical, functional, yet decidedly cool approach, John-John’s, which we also find in his taste for watches. Although he belonged to America’s most illustrious family, the young scion and founder of George magazine always favored a personal style that went beyond the diktats of privilege, and it was perhaps this trait that made him so special.
He could afford the most expensive and rarest watches in the world, but his sense of style went far beyond ostentation or a sense of ownership of a luxury item, following his instincts exclusively. In addition to watchmaking classics such as Rolex and Cartier, JFK Jr. was a big fan of less luxurious but absolutely iconic brands, especially in the 1990s, such as Swatch, his beloved Timex Intrepid, and TAG Heuer. Affordably priced models with a sporty, everyday allure but also suitable to be worn on different occasions and looks, from dailywear – of which John was a big fan – to more formal ones with tailored suits. A lesson in style, teaching us that personality and elegance have nothing to do with the price of an item.
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