Legendary Lynn
by HI Fashion History Texas Week
Lynn at MOMA - 1987 // Getty
If you grew up in Houston - you know Lynn Wyatt. The blonde bouffant-ed socialite and heir to the Sakowitz Furs empire is the pinnacle of the Texas social scene - and has been since the early 60s. Buddies with the likes of Karl Lagerfeld and Andy Warhol, no stranger to the Vanity Fair Best Dressed List, and even inspiring Brandon Maxwell's Spring 2019 Ready to Wear collection: Lynn is a fashion icon we can't skip a chance to celebrate. So join us for a sartorial scroll. Enjoy the ruffled collars, gowns, and, oh, the hair!
1980
Classic, early-era Lynn Wyatt. Soft, shoulder-length hair. One-shouldered gown. Effortless elegance with a touch of Texas glam.
1980
An evening at the Met with jewelry designer Kenneth Jay Lane as her date.
1981
Lynn loves a bold red ensemble. Here she sports a cropped red evening jacket adorned with an oversized bow.
1982
This white and black polka-dotted Givenchy gown is just the ticket for an unforgettable rehearsal dinner look.
1982
Lynn was a long-time patron and friend of designer Bill Blass. Here, she accompanied him to the Met Gala, wearing a Bill Blass gown with a beaded bodice.
1986
Lynn and Bill Blass at the Met. Her blown-back hair is true 1980s perfection.
1987
Again, Lynn Wyatt on the arm of Bill Blass at the Met Gala.
1990
A slightly unexpected look for Lynn. The softer brown gown and the undone up-do do not lend themselves to Lynn's typical bold look but the effect is dramatic nonetheless.
1992
Bill strikes again! This time with a heavily embellished pantsuit we wish we had in our closets...
1995
Speaking of dramatic... Yet again, Bill and Lynn create an incredible fashion moment on the Met red carpet. The directional lace that hugs her frame, the slightly sheer illusion, perfection.
1996
In Monaco, Lynn opted for a sheer and breezy tunic and trouser look with gold sequin detailing.
1997
This long sleeve, crew neck, column gown silhouette became a go-to shape for Lynn into the 2000s. You could not open an issue of Paper City without seeing Lynn at a gala in some chic, long-sleeved situation.
1999
Lynn is never afraid of volume. In her hair or her sleeves! Seen here with Veronica Hearst.
2004
A splash of print and a drop waist! It's not our favorite of Lynn's looks, but even "okay" for Lynn Wyatt is pretty damn good...
2005
For this trip to the Met Gala, Lynn opted for a Chanel sheath (fitting the Chanel theme that year) of floating strands of silk.
2007
Don't think getting older stopped Lynn Wyatt from turning a look. She slipped into the same gown she wore 20 years earlier and still looked fabulous...
2007
An edgier look for Lynn with sheer sleeves and a structured white silk jacket.
2010
This western-inspired belt paired with the black evening gown and gloves is a great example of how Lynn always ensures you know she's a third-gen Texas.
2014
This sheer harem pant and sequined jacket ensemble is so special we couldn't not include!
2016
This lace Alessandro Michele era Gucci gown is the perfect mix of classic Lynn with a touch of the edgier elements she started opting for in the last decade.
2020
The light blue sleeves, little bow, and fabulous neckpiece might be too much for some people - but Lynn Wyatt wears it all with comfort and style. Cheers to the Queen of the Texas social scene.
Photos // Getty Images
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