Pant suit, Givenchy Boutique, France, circa 1972, silk.
Photo courtesy of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation archives, Duke Farms, Hillsborough, NJ
Doris Duke could well afford to dress the part of one of America's wealthiest and most glamorous women. But it is important to note that she didn't blow all of her money on outfits. In fact, she invested wisely, and at the time of her death in 1993, her estate was worth more than $1 billion. A part of that fortune ensures that Rough Point, Doris Duke's mansion home in Newport, will be preserved for visitors to enjoy for many years to come. You'll have to hurry to Rough Point, though, to see Doris Duke's wardrobe--it is only on exhibit through November 5, 2005.