Dress
Description
By the mid-1950s, award-winning designer Claire McCardell had made a name for herself in the world of contemporary fashion. In November 1955, Life Magazine published the article “New Fabrics Put Modern Art in Fashion,” which featured the design collaboration between artist Marc Chagall and McCardell. Chagall designed this dress’s floral cotton print and McCardell cleverly pleated the fabric to best highlight his artwork, particularly the abstract human figures. The yellow wool sash draws attention to the wearer’s cinched waist and emphasizes the hourglass silhouette of the 1950s.
Creator
Date
1955