Nan Kempner
Nan Kempner was an American socialite and fashion icon known for her bold and unconventional style. She became famous for her daring fashion choices, including wearing a Yves Saint Laurent smoking jacket to a restaurant that prohibited women from wearing pants, leading to a significant fashion scandal. Kempner's life and style were emblematic of the changing attitudes towards women's fashion in the 1960s and 1970s, as she often used her wardrobe to challenge traditional gender norms and assert her individuality.
Born on Jan 24, 1930 (95 years old)
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Nan Kempner was famously refused entry to a restaurant for wearing a trouser suit.
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Nan Kempner famously removed the bottom of her Yves Saint Laurent smoking suit to enter a New York restaurant.
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