Claire McCardell by Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson
The Designer Who Set Women Free
Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson’s Claire McCardell is a concise biography of the American designer who reshaped midcentury womenswear by prioritizing comfort, practicality, and independence. The book traces McCardell’s innovations—separates, accessible fastenings, pockets, and relaxed silhouettes—alongside her professional rise and personal choices that challenged gender expectations and helped define American sportswear.
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- Published
- 2025
- Nationality
- American
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- Pages
- 336
- Original Language
- English
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