The news post in my city, Frederick, just did an article on a designer named Claire McCardell. She is considered "one of the first iconic American fashion designers" according to the article in the Frederick News Post, and what do you know she was born and raised in my lovely city.
Claire is noted for creating very chic but functional articles of clothing for women in the 30's,40's, and 50's.
To read more about Claire's life and her achievements go to:
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/art_life/display_lifestyle.htm?storyID=122273
Below is one of my favorite's of her designs, it's so effortlessly chic!
It's so fun stumbling upon such fun and fascinating history as the life of Claire McCardell! Who knew such a phenomenally brilliant fashionista is a native of my own hometown! :)
Peace. Love. Joy.
i wrote about her in my college application essays ;) also learned about her in my survey of fashion class!
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