Claire McCardell originated The American Look (part 1)

Claire McCardell modeling her own design.Paris reigned the fashion world, also in New York untill Claire McCardell came along. Before Seventh Avenue was mass producing copies of French creations, Claire originated The American Look and paved the way for designers as Halston, Calvin Klein and Donna Karan. . Biography Claire McCardell on the way to Paris.Claire McCardell , born in…

An American Original: Celebrating Claire McCardell

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Natalie Paine Hammamet, Tunisia June 1950 Claire mccardell, Sportswear women, Vintage swimwear

What Shall I Wear?: Claire McCardell: 9780715645147: : Books

Deconstructing Claire McCardell

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History of the American Look - It's Beyond My Control

The designer who radically suggested that women should wear what's comfortable - The Washington Post

The dress that changed American fashion and made women more comfortable