Claire McCardell: WWII and The Aerican Look – FESCH.TV

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Francis Scott Key Lecture Series—FSK from Home
Claire McCardell: WWII and The American Look with Robyn Levy, Tory Burch Claire McCardell Fashion Fellow

World War II brought Frederick, Maryland-born fashion designer Claire McCardell to a turning point in her career. Already established in the fashion industry but not quite a household name, McCardell was commissioned to design uniforms for the Office of Civil Defense Corps. Using non-rationed materials such as weather balloon cottons, aprons, and mattress ticking, McCardell embraced the opportunity for uniqueness, ultimately leading to the embedded American Look for women.
Dive deeper into McCardell’s WWII experience and get a behind-the-scenes look into the upcoming Claire/McCardell exhibition with Robyn Levy, recipient of the Tory Burch Claire McCardell Fashion Fellowship at MCHC, and Victoria Pass, PhD, Associate Professor of Fashion and Design History at The Maryland Institute College of Art.

Hosted by Margot Kopera, MCHC Public Programs Manager
Moderated by Victoria Pass
Recording produced by Joe Tropea, Director of Artist Engagement & Curator