Claire McCardell Famous Figures from Frederick, MD

Learn how Frederick-born local Claire McCardell, revolutionized women's fashion in the 1940s and 1950s by focusing on comfort, usefulness, and flexibility.
Born in Frederick, Maryland in 1905, Claire McCardell moved to New York as a young woman and pursued a career in the fashion industry. The impression she made and the designs she innovated became a part of American fashion history. Her legacy in the fashion world continues to be celebrated today.

Claire McCardell: In Print & Out of the Box – Maryland Center for History and Culture

The Claire McCardell Project

Remembering New York Fashion Designer Claire McCardell * Age of Grace

Claire McCardell Famous Figures from Frederick, MD

Claire McCardell Exhibition at FIT: Exploring Fashion's Pioneer — Blog

Claire McCardell – Art History Insider

Picture book honors Frederick-born designer Claire McCardell, who shaped modern American fashion, Arts & entertainment

Claire McCardell Famous Figures from Frederick, MD

Two exhibitions celebrate groundbreaking Frederick-born designer Claire McCardell, Arts & entertainment