72.61.60

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Sporting Life_03 Left to right P90.88.3 (gym suit), P90.84.2 (red gym suit), P90.31.5 (scarf wall), P92.25.3 (denim ensemble), 72.61.60 (ensemble), 88.133.60 (scarf wall), 86.130.115 (sweatshirt and pants), 85.196.10 (gym top and tights), 2012.14.1 (grey and black dress), 2003.61.2 and 2003.61.3 (leotard and skirt), 2003.61.8 (catsuit), 2007.56.36 (black jumpsuit) 86.21.48, 2005.49.2, 2002.24.8 (shoes case), 96.114.1 (textile wall)

Sporting Life_38 Left to right P90.31.5 (scarf wall), P92.25.3 (denim ensemble), 72.61.60 (ensemble), 88.133.60 (scarf wall)

Object: Ensemble

Designer: Claire McCardell (1905 - 1958)

Brand: Townley (American, 1929 - 1976)

Brand: Capezio (American, founded 1887)

Date: 1945-1955

Medium: Beige and black cotton twill and black wool jersey

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian McCardell

Object number: 72.61.60

DescriptionActivewear ensemble with beige and black striped cotton twill blouson jacket and matching ankle boots by Capezio, coordinated with black wool jersey tapered pants with diaper crotch and asymmetrical LF closure with brass hooks and eyes

Label Text:This activewear ensemble consists of a striped cotton twill blouson jacket, black wool jersey tapered pants, and matching ankle boots by Capezio.

“From America’s lively leisure has evolved a new, home-grown fashion,” declared Time magazine (May 2, 1955) in a cover article devoted to Claire McCardell and the “American Look.” This look was epitomized by McCardell’s modern sportswear, which managed to balance comfort and practicality with casual beauty.

In Collection(s)

1940s

Exhibitions:

Claire McCardell and the American Look
Paris, Capital of Fashion
Three Women: Madeleine Vionnet, Claire McCardell and Rei Kawakubo
Ballerina: Fashion's Modern Muse
50 Years of Fashion, 1947 - 1997
Sporting Life