CLEAN : Exhibition on French style icon Jacqueline Ribes opens in NYC

The video discusses an exhibition at the Costume Institute featuring Jacqueline de Reve, a French Countess and fashion icon. It highlights her reluctance to showcase her work, the collaborative selection process of her pieces, and her unique design philosophy that balances innovation with aristocratic values.

What was Jacqueline de Reve's initial reaction to the idea of an exhibition about her?

• She was excited and immediately agreed.

• She was hesitant and took years to be convinced.

• She was indifferent and left the decision to others.

• She refused outright and never agreed.

How was the selection of pieces for the exhibition made?

• It was a collaborative effort between the curator and Jacqueline.

• Jacqueline chose all the pieces herself.

• The pieces were randomly selected from her collection.

• It was solely decided by the curator.

What distinguishes the pieces Jacqueline felt invested in?

• They were the most expensive items.

• They were new and distinctive, associated with her signature.

• They were the most popular in the market.

• They were the oldest pieces in her collection.

What is a notable characteristic of Jacqueline de Reve's approach to fashion?

• She strictly follows market trends.

• She avoids any form of innovation.

• She only designs for aristocrats.

• She pushes against limits and prevailing ethos.

How does Jacqueline balance her rebellious nature with her aristocratic background?

• She ignores her aristocratic background completely.

• She follows all rules without question.

• She only focuses on breaking fashion norms.

• She combines pushing against limits with adherence to rules and propriety.