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McCardell, Claire

McCardell, Claire,1905–58, American fashion designer, b. Frederick, Md. She began her career as a model and assistant designer for Robert Turk in 1929. Her clothes were functional with clean lines and an American look. She is known for her wrap-around sashes, monastic dresses, harem pajamas, and large pockets with top stitching. She also designed bias-cut dartless clothes with an easy-to-wear relaxed look.

See herWhat Shall I Wear(1955); J. Yohannan and N. Nolf,班ire McCardell: Redefining Modernism(1998)

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