FX’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” was a world crafted in muted, minimalist and romantic themes.
Set in the 1990s, the Ryan Murphy production follows the relationship of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. Production designer Alex DiGerlando hails from New Jersey and attended NYU; he knew the era well.
While building a world that was period-accurate, he also found places to take creative liberties. Here, DiGerlando breaks down the series’ key film sets.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ Fifth Avenue apartment
The few photos that existed of Jackie Kennedy’s apartment came from “Cooking for Madam: Recipes and Reminiscences from the Home of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.” The Sotheby’s auction catalog following her death provided further insight.
