Claire McCardell 1940-1950

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Claire McCardell1940-1950

• Haley McHenry

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Early Years

• Born May 24, 1905 in Fredrick Maryland
• Attended college and graduated with design
• Worked for Townley Frocks

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McCardells Inspirations Notoriety

• Known for the American
• ready-to-wear fashion
• Established the sportswear look
• "Most of my ideas," stated McCardell, "come from
  trying to solve my own problems."

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News of the Times

• WW II started in 1941
• Could not obtain fabrics from France
• Trends shoulder pads, use of different fibers,
  boxy cuts

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McCardells Impact Today

• Established the American look
• Timeless designs
• Use of different fabrics

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Garments
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Popover Dress

• The wrap around house dress

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Monastic Dress

• Waist- less tent dress

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Diaper Bathing Suit

• Comfortable and functional

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Fabric Draping and Gathering
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References

• http//www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccol/sc3500/
  sc3520/013500/013581/html/13581bio.html
• http//www.fashionencyclopedia.com/Ma-Mu/Mccardell
  -Claire.html
• http//fashionsfinest.fuzzylizzie.com/clairemccard
  ell.html
• Claire McCardell- Fashion Designer
  Encyclopedia.