Fern Mallis

Fern Mallis is a renowned fashion industry executive and former executive director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). She is credited with helping shape American fashion and is known for her influential role in establishing New York Fashion Week. In discussions about Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's legacy, Mallis noted how Bessette's understated yet elegant bridal style dramatically impacted the bridal industry and continues to resonate with contemporary fashion sensibilities.