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Day Ensemble

ca. 1950 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Claire McCardell (1905-1958) was best known as the designer who created the 'Amercian Look'. She liked informal, relaxed clothes and jersey was her favourite material. Here she designed a supple top and skirt that could be worn all day in great comfort but was extremely chic. The skirt has slightly irregular, soft pleats. These are anchored so they would never go awry. She has made the top, with its cap sleeves, from just one front and one back panel. It fastens at the left side and back neck with loops and shining black buttons. These buttons are a typical McCardell detail.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Skirt
  • Jumper
Materials and techniques
Jersey, with buttons, zip, and hook and eye fastenings
Brief description
Woman's day ensemble of jersey skirt and matching jersey jumper, designed by Claire McCardell, New York City, ca. 1950
Physical description
Woman's ensemble consisting of ablack jersey skirt and matching black jersey jumper.
DimensionsApproximately British size 10-12
Credit line
Given by Mrs Adrian McCardell
Summary
Claire McCardell (1905-1958) was best known as the designer who created the 'Amercian Look'. She liked informal, relaxed clothes and jersey was her favourite material. Here she designed a supple top and skirt that could be worn all day in great comfort but was extremely chic. The skirt has slightly irregular, soft pleats. These are anchored so they would never go awry. She has made the top, with its cap sleeves, from just one front and one back panel. It fastens at the left side and back neck with loops and shining black buttons. These buttons are a typical McCardell detail.
Bibliographic reference
Mendes, Valerie. Black In Fashion. London: V&A Publications, 1999.
Collection
Accession number
T.76&A-1978

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Record createdFebruary 21, 2003
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