The Tamesis
First, Manns and his wardrobe assistant scoured the Internet for specific designer pieces CBK had worn during the decade, from Yohji Yamamoto to Prada to an Hermès Birkin bag. “We were able to pick from a number of collectors — whether it was an actual piece she wore herself or not, they were all wearing the same piece from the same collection,” Pidgeon said. “We found her Prada and Valentino coats and put some Levi’s on her so they looked right for Caroline.”
Pidgeon learned that Bassett-Kennedy was a big fan of brands like Calvin Klein (since she was a publicist there, of course), Prada and Yohji Yamamoto. “Yamamoto reportedly said he wanted to design clothing that resembled women’s armor,” Pidgeon said. “Caroline wore Yamamoto’s clothes at the different fundraisers and galas she attended with John.” Given that her wardrobe is dominated by quiet classics—think smart jeans, crisp collared shirts, and dressy trousers—CBK’s on-screen wardrobe design process is essentially about nailing fit and the finer details. Especially shoes. “The shoes I wear are amazing — Manolo heels, Prada boots,” Pidgeon said. “After the show, I was able to walk much better in heels, that’s all I’ll tell you.”
for splashing love storyMeanwhile, at tonight’s premiere in New York, Pidgeon wanted to pay homage to her character’s unique way of dressing with her own red carpet look. The actor opted for a statement look from Chanel’s Pre-Fall 2026 collection designed by Matthieu Blazy, pairing custom black wool trousers with a sleeveless silk vest embroidered with multicolored beads and mint green feathers. “I’m not sure I mentioned Caroline’s feathers, but there’s a lot we didn’t see, so who’s to say it didn’t happen?” Pidgeon asked.
This look was indeed a fitting choice, as the Chanel collection was shown in New York – the city CBK is known to live and love – and was even shown on an underground subway platform for a more authentic feel. “I saw it walking down the subway runway and I immediately took a very blurry photo and sent it to my stylist Emma Jade Morrison,” Pidgeon said. This feels like the perfect outfit to wear on the carpet. “The show is about women in New York, and obviously Caroline is this New York woman,” she said. “So much of our show is a love letter to New York. “
Pidgeon and Morrison modified the look a bit, swapping out their khaki catwalk pants for black trousers (very CBK). She also wore sparkling Chanel Coco Crush fine jewelry (she is the face of jewelry and watches). “The pieces are timeless and fun,” Pidgeon said of the jewelry. “Caroline definitely has this playful energy: you can see it in pieces like her stunning leopard print coat or Selima Optique sunglasses. Also, a little sparkle never hurt anyone.”
