Claire mccardell wrap dress

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• Dress. Designer: Claire McCardell (North American, 1905–1958); Manufacturer: Townley Frocks (North American, founded 1929) Date: ca. 1956 Place of origin: United States Medium: Cotton, rubber,…

Ensemble Designer: Claire McCardell (American, 1905–1958) Manufacturer: Townley Frocks (American) Date: 1946 Culture: American Medium: wool, mother-of-pearl

Before Diane Von Furstenberg stormed the fashion world with her 1970s wrap dress, there was of course Claire McCardell whom I could wax lyrical about for… well… a while. A couple of yea…

X T A B A Y on Instagram: "🌅1950’s Carolyn Schnurer cotton halter dress and matching wrap set of my dreams. Considered one of the pioneers of American Sportswear Schnurer’s designs were heavily influenced by her love of travel and adventure. Alongside Claire McCardell and Anne Fogerty she holds a place in American fashion history of one of the most influential designers of the midcentury. This set is an excellent example of her work and comes complete with a fabulous fringed matching shawl…

McCardell's enthusiasm and acumen for European fashion history is well documented, but her interests extended East as well. This evening dress suggests Chinese roots in its textile, pleating, and color, but also evokes Japanese origins in its wide sash (like an obi) and columnar silhouette

Claire McCardell | Dress | 1943

Dress, Claire McCardell (American, 1905–1958), cotton, American

Designer: Claire McCardell (American, 1905–1958). Manufacturer: Townley Frocks (American, founded 1929). Date: 1942. Culture: American. Medium: cotton. Cr...

Claire McCardell Dress--love the use of contrasting stripes

Claire McCardell – The American Look | Colette Blog

Vintage 1950s Walkaway Dress or Cobblers Apron Triangle Shaped Pockets V Neck Butterick 6655 Bust 34 UNCUT

Claire McCardell romper playsuit 1948. Wrapped bodice clearly shows the bias cut that Claire often used for her tops; easy to use ball-button closure down left side.

Sunny Harnett in black and green striped cotton dress with barely covered sleeves that are wrapped high by Claire McCardell

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc1QJqa-S54 Claire McCardell Fashion Designs: let's look closely at the art! Today we'll look closely at the const ...

McCardell's classic day-to-evening dress is a synthesis of the unassuming drawstring peasant blouse and the chic Empire silhouette achieved through spaghetti-string tying at the waist and collar. Is she Esmeralda or Madame Récamier? In fact, she is both vernacular and commonplace and extraordinary