Claire Mccardell (Hardcover)

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Determined and ambitious best describes the extraordinary career of the 20th-century sportswear fashion pioneer Claire McCardell, whose comfort-first philosophy, mix-and-match ensembles, and casual ready-to-wear clothing left a lasting legacy. Authors Yohannan (Parsons Sch. of Design) and Nolf (Hood Coll.) have compiled a delightful and highly informative book that chronicles McCardell's life and outlines her struggling career, from her "discovery" in 1940 through her triumphs in the years to come. Over 100 photographs, including 39 in color, best demonstrate why McCardell's fashion ideas were accessible, sometimes revolutionary, and loved by women of the 1940s and 1950s. Highly recommended, especially for collections focusing on fashion and textile design.?Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Johnson City
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 151 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; First Edition edition (October 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810943751
• ISBN-13: 978-0810943759
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #187,028 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent look at a unique designer., October 22, 1998

By A Customer

This is a well-written and beautifully produced book. It is a combination biography/retrospective on the work of Claire McCardell, a fashion designer popular in the 1940s and 1950s. She is virtually forgotten today, which is a shame--her work was unique and truly American. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in fashion design.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! Well-written! Beautifully photographed!, January 15, 1999

By A Customer

This is a WONDERFUL book. It is detailed, well-written, and the photographs are gorgeous. It is A MUST for anyone interested in the roots of American fashion.