There aren’t many—in fact, are there any?—designers who can say that they’ve dressed Jackie Onassis, Diana Vreeland and Audrey Hepburn AND their contemporary counterparts, Sarah Jessica Parker, Madonna, the Olsen twins, Mischa Barton and Jessica Simpson. But that’s exactly what the 77 year-old costume jewelry designer Kenneth Jay Lane has done. Known for his faux pearl and coral pieces, Lane originally started as a shoe designer for Delman and Christian Dior and made jewelry in his spare time which became a full time career. He also was a guest at Truman Capote’s Black and White Ball. How fabulous!

Name: Kenneth Jay lane
Hometown: Detroit and New York
Sign: Unicorn

How often do you read your horoscope? Never

Current favorite song: World Weary by Noel Coward

Childhood celebrity crush: Mae West

The movie you would watch whenever it is on TV? Les Enfants Du Paradis

If I could be anywhere, I’d be: Right here

Is there a book that has profoundly changed your life? Lafcadio’s Adventures by Andre Gide

What book are you reading now? The Way We are Now by Trollope

What’s on your iPod or CD player? Mabel Mercer’s in my CD player.

How many air miles do you log a year? 1,000,000

What is your favorite piece from your current collection? My newest octopus ring

How would you best describe your client? Great taste!

Who are your personal style icons? Babe Paley, Gloria Guiness, Mae West, Diana Vreeland, Nan Kempner

What style secrets do you have right now? I have no secrets

Right now, every girl needs a _____? Dozen Bangles

What do you buy at the newsstand? Nothing

Your ideal day/night? Stay Home