Season 8 · Episode 253
Claire McCardell: The Girl Who Defied Dior, Part I
Dressed: The History of Fashion
August 6, 202539m 50s
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Show Notes
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 sportswear. This week we examine her career and legacy in a two-part episode from 2022.
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