Garments designed by Ms Rhodes have been worn by Princess Diana, Jackie Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor.

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Guccio and his descendants became world famous for the bamboo-handled handbag sported by the likes of Jackie Onassis and the trademark loafers worn by Frank Sinatra's set.

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The Astir has played host to the likes of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Jane Fonda and Nelson Mandela for well over half a century.

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As an art dealer, he hosted a virtual who's who of the rich and famous at his gallery and guest house, including Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Sam Shephard, Jessica Lange and Michael Douglas, to name a few.

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Working as a captain in the front of the house, he hosted an illustrious clientele that included Aristotle Onassis and Jackie Kennedy, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor and Andy Warhol, before going on to preside over the dining rooms of several other landmark eateries throughout the city.

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In most of the images, some 60 or so, Jackie is often seen wearing what became her uniform during her Onassis years: pants with a simple t-shirt accessorized with a scarf to cover her head, a Gucci bag (that has since been named after her), and those iconic large sunglasses.

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