85.174.2

Images (3)

Denim_33 Left to right P92.25.3 (top and shorts), P91.55.4 (man's shirt), 85.174.2 (coordinates two sets)

Denim_04 Left to right P92.25.3 (top and shorts), P91.55.4 (man's shirt), 85.174.2 (coordinates two sets), 85.62.2 (man's jeans), 74.44.17 (ladies jeans), 70.57.36 (denim blouse), 86.154.1 (skirt), 72.54.1 (dress and pot holder), 2007.63.7 (jumpsuit)

Object: Ensemble

Designer: Claire McCardell (1905 - 1958)

Date: 1945

Medium: Cotton chambray

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Dorothy Carr

Object number: 85.174.2

DescriptionBeach coordinates in blue cotton chambray with white double topstitching: cropped jacket, halter top, shorts and skirt

Label Text:This coordinated beach ensemble was created by sportswear designer Claire McCardell, who was known for looks that were sporty, yet chic—with an emphasis on functionality. Within the category of “play clothes,” denim and chambray most often appeared as beachwear. Denim continues to be a popular fabric for summer fashions, largely thanks to the example set during this period.

In Collection(s)

1940s

Exhibitions:

Three Women: Madeleine Vionnet, Claire McCardell and Rei Kawakubo
Claire McCardell and the American Look
Denim: Fashion’s Frontier