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    Claire McCardell: The Girl Who Defied Dior, part 1

    Claire McCardell: The Girl Who Defied Dior, part 1

    FromDressed: The History of Fashion

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    Claire McCardell: The Girl Who Defied Dior, part 1

    FromDressed: The History of Fashion

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    Length:
    36 minutes
    Released:
    Jul 26, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Called the "designer's designer," Claire McCardell turned the American fashion industry on its head starting in the 1930s with her fresh modern take on sportwear. This week we examine her career and legacy in a two-part episode.

    Additional Reading:
    Nolf, Nancy and Kohle Yohannan. Claire McCardell: Redefining Modernism. New York: Abrams, 1998.

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    Released:
    Jul 26, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    With over 7 billion people in the world, we all have one thing in common. Every day we all get dressed. Join Dressed as we explore the social and cultural histories behind the who, what, when of why we wear.