I started watching last weekend and I was hooked. But true, the way they portrayed Daryl Hannah, yikes! If you think about it, portraying her more like she was and not making her out to be the villain, would have added that much more tension to the show.
My husband and I just watched the episode last night, so it was great to read your interview on the production design—thank you so much!
I lived in the city during the years of their love story, met my husband the year they got married, and we got married the year they died. I was working at a bridal house then, so I remember how CBK’s slender sheath wedding dress changed the trend from the big tulle gowns by Vera Wang that had been popular until then.
I made my own dress in a 50s style, but the following year I made a bias-cut slender dress for my sister-in-law.
My husband and I had felt bad for Daryl Hannah… so I’m glad she spoke up.
This is amazing — you really lived that era! And in fashion/bridal too. The stories from the people who were there are the best. Are you liking the show?
Yes, we love the show and can’t wait until next week! :) Those music were the soundtrack of my story in that era also.
We had our wedding at the old Stanhope Hotel, and the receptionist told us (my groom was too drunk to remember it!) that JFK Jr. had stayed in the very suite we stayed in… though not with CBK.
Another thing I heard was that CBK was shopping at Barney’s on the day—or the day before—they were heading to Martha’s Vineyard. She apparently told her salesperson, who my coworker knew, that she somehow didn’t feel like going that day.
Such a tragic loss… but like Marilyn Monroe or Princess Diana, she will always be remembered as one of the most beautiful style icons. 🥹
Oh my god, your wedding sounds perfect!!! And in the Stanhope? BIG SWOON. Agree re: CBK. Her style is immortal. And I do appreciate how Love Story is keeping her memory alive.
Thank you the insight into the 'Love Story" production. You tapped into the zeitgeist of the show by writing both about it and the Daryl Hannah piece in the NYT. Great work!
I started watching last weekend and I was hooked. But true, the way they portrayed Daryl Hannah, yikes! If you think about it, portraying her more like she was and not making her out to be the villain, would have added that much more tension to the show.
I fully agree! More nuance (and historical accuracy).
Thank you for the link!! Great interview and I was wondering how they shot the wedding sequences!
They fooled me!! I thought the wedding was filmed on the actual island
Me too! Especially with the beach scene!
My husband and I just watched the episode last night, so it was great to read your interview on the production design—thank you so much!
I lived in the city during the years of their love story, met my husband the year they got married, and we got married the year they died. I was working at a bridal house then, so I remember how CBK’s slender sheath wedding dress changed the trend from the big tulle gowns by Vera Wang that had been popular until then.
I made my own dress in a 50s style, but the following year I made a bias-cut slender dress for my sister-in-law.
My husband and I had felt bad for Daryl Hannah… so I’m glad she spoke up.
This is amazing — you really lived that era! And in fashion/bridal too. The stories from the people who were there are the best. Are you liking the show?
Yes, we love the show and can’t wait until next week! :) Those music were the soundtrack of my story in that era also.
We had our wedding at the old Stanhope Hotel, and the receptionist told us (my groom was too drunk to remember it!) that JFK Jr. had stayed in the very suite we stayed in… though not with CBK.
Another thing I heard was that CBK was shopping at Barney’s on the day—or the day before—they were heading to Martha’s Vineyard. She apparently told her salesperson, who my coworker knew, that she somehow didn’t feel like going that day.
Such a tragic loss… but like Marilyn Monroe or Princess Diana, she will always be remembered as one of the most beautiful style icons. 🥹
Oh my god, your wedding sounds perfect!!! And in the Stanhope? BIG SWOON. Agree re: CBK. Her style is immortal. And I do appreciate how Love Story is keeping her memory alive.
Thank you the insight into the 'Love Story" production. You tapped into the zeitgeist of the show by writing both about it and the Daryl Hannah piece in the NYT. Great work!
Thank you, Kate!!
One of your best ever, Erin!
Thank you Mary! I'm glad you enjoyed it