Julia Fox explains her Jackie O. Halloween look: “Not a Costume, But a Statement” breaks the internet
Julia Fox is no stranger to bold fashion statements, but this Halloween, she turned heads with historical symbolism into a striking style.
The model and actress, 35, shocked onlookers at The Cursed Amulet Halloween party in New York City on October 30 with a somber reinterpretation of former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Popular for her avant-garde style, Fox embodied Jackie O. in a way few anticipated— blending fashion, tragedy, and social commentary into a single, provocative appearance.
In a nod to the costume Onassis wore on November 22, 1963, the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated while riding in a Dallas motorcade, Fox wore a powder-pink blazer and matching skirt, with a petite pillbox hat. To heighten the haunting imagery, she included crimson splatters meant to resemble blood, representing one of the darkest days in American history.
Onassis, who sat beside the President when he was fatally shot, refused to change out of her stained clothing following his death, insisting that she needed “them to see what they have done to Jack.”
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“I’m dressed as Jackie Kennedy in the pink suit. Not as a costume, but as a statement,” Fox cited in an October 31 Instagram post. “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 explained that Onassis’ defiance in the aftermath of tragedy represented an “act of extraordinary bravery,” stating it “performance, protest and mourning all at once.” She added, “A woman weaponizing image and grace to expose brutality. It’s about trauma, power and how femininity itself is a form of resistance. Long live Jackie O ♥️.”
Mixed Reactions Online
Despite the artistic text behind the look, Fox’s blood-soaked features exploded the internet. Several social media users accused her of being insensitive and trivialized a moment of national tragedy.
“That’s a great message, but unless you tell everyone that lays eyes on you, it’s just gonna look horrifically offensive,” user @prettiestpickle remarked. “I don’t believe in hell, but people do say that the road to hell is paved with good intentions.”
Another user, @marissa_mollygolightly, criticized the timing, referencing conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing: “So my question is, why would you do it this year unless you were trying to mock Charlie Kirk? You are truly soulless. Ugh.”
Even some who praised Fox’s concept acknowledged reservations. “I don’t know, I still think it’s problematic,” wrote @paupaubombon.
Others Applaud the Bold Tribute
However, Fox also received praise from fans who watched the look as a brave artistic style on trauma and power. “OK, the caption saved it for me − not everyone has this type of mindset,” @latina__lai cited.
Another user, @nadiatrz, remarked, “Julia, one of the Ivy Leagues needs you to teach a class on the perception of femininity,” while @m0nk3yg1rl summed it up succinctly: “The girls that get it GET IT.”
FAQs:
Q1. Who is Julia Fox?
Julia Fox is an actress, model, and artist popular for her breakout role in Uncut Gems.
Q2. What was Julia Fox’s Halloween costume this year?
She dressed as former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis with her iconic pink suit.
