Claire McCardell Wearing Amazing Dresses of Her Own Creation (1945)
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Claire McCardell (May 24, 1905 – 1958) was an American fashion designer in the arena of ready-to-wear clothing in the 20th century. She is credited with the creation of American sportswear. In 1942, McCardell created her famed "Popover Dress." It was a response to a Harper's Bazaar challenge to create something fashionable you could wear…
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Fashion History- CLAIR MCCARDEL. The all new interest that I have
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Vintage and Historical Fashion, FROM THE BYGONE
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Fashion History- CLAIR MCCARDEL. The all new interest that I have
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vaudeville FROM THE BYGONE
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Practical Design for the Modern Woman: Unveiling Frederick's
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Fashion photography, FROM THE BYGONE
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History of fashion design - Wikipedia
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Caroline Reboux FROM THE BYGONE
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Claire McCardell
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Claire McCardell
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Claire McCardell: In Print & Out of the Box – Maryland Center for