Julia Fox is standing by her provocative Halloween look. The 35-year-old model and author took to Instagram on Oct. 31 to explain the inspiration behind her controversial outfit for Julio Torres’ party the night before. Fox donned a pink skirt suit splattered with fake blood, paired with white gloves and a pink pillbox hat, a clear nod to Jackie Kennedy.
The ensemble closely resembled the double-breasted wool suit Kennedy wore on Nov. 22, 1963, when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. The costume immediately drew criticism online, with many calling it “insensitive” given the historical tragedy it referenced.
Julia Fox’s Statement Post-Event
Fox responded to the backlash with a detailed Instagram post. “I’m dressed as Jackie Kennedy in the pink suit. Not as a costume, but as a statement,” she wrote. She cited Jackie’s refusal to change out of her blood-stained clothing after the assassination, adding: “The image of the delicate pink suit splattered with blood is one of the most haunting juxtapositions in modern history. Beauty and horror. Poise and devastation.”
Fox framed the costume as a tribute to Jackie Kennedy’s courage, calling it “performance, protest, and mourning all at once” and highlighting the first lady’s use of femininity as a form of resistance. Her post resonated with some followers, who left supportive comments praising the message behind the outfit.
Family Response and Public Debate
Not everyone agreed. Jack Schlossberg, Kennedy’s grandson, criticized Fox on X, calling the costume “disgusting, desperate and dangerous.” His comments sparked both agreement and defense in replies, illustrating the deep divide in public opinion over the Halloween look.
History and Online Reactions
Kennedy’s original pink suit, shoes, handbag, and stockings remain preserved at the National Archives in College Park, Maryland. According to the New York Times, the items were stored bloodied and unfolded by Jackie’s maid, Providencia Paredes, and later sent to the Archives.
Fox’s Halloween tribute to Jackie Kennedy has sparked a mix of outrage from some and understanding from others.
