My Memories of Oleg Cassini sparked by the Doyle Auctions of his estate June 27th .

I was twenty-nine when I met Oleg Cassini covering a fashion event at Rothman's Restraunt in East Norwich for our "SunStorm Arts" monthly journal.  I knew Cassini lived near my parents in OysterBay Cove on Say Hill Rd. yet this was the first time we met. He was older, elegant and loved women. He focused his attention on me and I was flattered. I had the moment to ask him did he remember my mother in law Helen Dunn, the designer. He was surprised, and answered, yes very well. He always loved her work. Asking what she was doing he continued to show interest in Helen's life his warmth as a person shown through. I explained Helen still designed but did not have a  design house as she once had when they knew one another. When my then husband Victor Forbes retrieved me from the event and he also chatted briefly with Oleg.

Thanks, Vic for forwarding me this release. It brought back great memories. Jamie

CATALOGUE ONLINE The Estate of Oleg Cassini   Doyle is honored to auction the Estate of Oleg Cassini, the legendary fashion designer best known for creating Jacqueline Kennedy's signature style as First Lady.    This landmark auction offers fashion memorabilia, clothing and accessories, autograph letters, luxury automobiles, arms and armor, artwork, Continental and English furniture, decorations, silver and more from the elegant Manhattan townhouse on 19th Street and from Moorelands, the lavish residence in Oyster Bay Cove on Long Island's North Shore. Auction Information AUCTION IN NYC Thursday, June 27 at 10am at Doyle, 175 East 87th Street, New York, NY 10128 ON-SITE EXHIBITION IN OYSTER BAY COVE at Moorelands, 47 Sandy Hill Road, Oyster Bay Cove, Long Island Saturday, June 22, 11am-4pm Sunday, June 23, 11am-4pm Monday, June 24, 11am-4pm View Lots & Place Bids Sale Info & Highlights Oleg Cassini: Designer & Collector Join us on Wednesday, June 12 at 7pm for a presentation by Specialist Peter Costanzo profiling the fascinating life of Oleg Cassini and highlights of the upcoming auction.  Read More Property from the 19th Street townhouse will be sold pursuant to a NYC Sheriff's Office property execution seizure, case# 18048607; Property from the Oyster Bay Cove residence will be sold on behalf of Oleg Cassini, Inc. and Cassini Parfums, Ltd. by Rosalia Baiamonte, Esq. as court appointed Receiver.

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