I was just going through my blog roll, and noticed
Glamour Splash's reminder that today would have been designer Claire McCardell's birthday. I think McCardell's work was chicer than chic; here are some of my favourite design/innovations of hers. Do you like this designer? If so, what are your favourite designs of hers?
1)
1934 halter-trouser resort/sportswear outfit for Townley Frocks.
2) Popularisation of the "side cutouts" style maillot bathing suit for women in the mid-1930s. Not sure Joan Blondell is wearing a McCardell design per se, but her suit certainly captures the essence of the style.
3)
1956 cotton plaid dress.
8 comments:
Loving that dress! Kori xoxo
Picking a favorite Claire McCardell is no small task! I love this plaid playsuit (http://t.co/7OVW3Jm) and this rayon jersey little black dress (http://t.co/BOg9x9x).
In other news, I was just watching Good Girls Go to Paris with Joan Blondell and Melvyn Douglas. Joan's always so cute!
the plaid dress is really cute
I love McCardell's work - always so clean and uncluttered. One of my prized patterns is one she did for McCall's the year she died.
That last dress is perfection!
i just found your blog: it's so beautiful, like the dress in this post :)
Oh that plaid dress is a dream!
I just found your lovely blog! So great to see one from a fellow Canuck (I'm from Toronto).
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