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Thought you might like to see this rare Claire McCardell jacket

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Show and Tell - Share your treasures' started by Coutureallure, Mar 10, 2014.

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  1. Coutureallure

    Coutureallure Alumni

    This Claire McCardell jacket was featured on the cover of Harper's Bazaar in May of 1954. I just listed it for sale on my website and thought you might like to see it in detail. It's actually on the model backwards in the cover shot, probably a brainstorm of Diana Vreeland. Here's the listing with lots more pictures!

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    Coutureallure, Mar 10, 2014
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  2. joules

    joules VFG Member

    That's terrific, Jody!
    Exciting vintage fashion item! :)
     
    joules, Mar 10, 2014
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  3. northstarvintage

    northstarvintage Administrator Staff Member

    Oh Jody, that is amazing!
     
    northstarvintage, Mar 10, 2014
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  4. Rue_de_la_Paix

    Rue_de_la_Paix VFG Member

    :cheer:
     
    Rue_de_la_Paix, Mar 10, 2014
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  5. Jonathan

    Jonathan VFG Member

    It would be interesting to get just to show how DV 'played' with clothes for photo shoots...
     
    Jonathan, Mar 10, 2014
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  6. Coutureallure

    Coutureallure Alumni

    I know! I wonder how many ways they tried this on the model before Vreeland said "wear it backwards!" And of course, it's completely open in the back in the cover shot.
     
    Coutureallure, Mar 10, 2014
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  7. vintagedevotion

    vintagedevotion VFG Board Member

    :wow22: fantastic!
     
    vintagedevotion, Mar 10, 2014
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  8. ClubVintage

    ClubVintage VFG Member

    :jawdrop:
     
    ClubVintage, Mar 10, 2014
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  9. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    I must admit, I like it better backwards! Super find, Jody! and so nice that you have that issue of Harper's as well!
     
    poppysvintageclothing, Mar 10, 2014
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  10. cmpollack

    cmpollack VFG Member

    Wonderful find, especially paired with the cover photo! :clapping:

    And too funny about it being worn backwards by the model. Were you puzzled at first, by the photo or the actual garment, because they didn't quite match?
     
    cmpollack, Mar 10, 2014
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  11. Coutureallure

    Coutureallure Alumni

    Not really Carrie. It's such a striking image and this issue of Bazaar is a good one, so I've looked at it often in the past. It was when I laid it flat that I was surprised. The shapes of the pieces used to make the jacket are super cool. And the fact that McCardell juxtaposed the very angular geometric shape with polka dots delights me!
     
    Coutureallure, Mar 10, 2014
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  12. glamoursurf

    glamoursurf Alumni

    Polka Dots!
     
    glamoursurf, Mar 10, 2014
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  13. sewingmachinegirl

    sewingmachinegirl VFG Member

    :wow22:
     
    sewingmachinegirl, Mar 11, 2014
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  14. Lady Scarletts

    Lady Scarletts VFG Member

    Wonderful !:wub:
     
    Lady Scarletts, Mar 11, 2014
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  15. EndlessAlley

    EndlessAlley Alumni

    What a fabulous find, Jody!
     
    EndlessAlley, Mar 11, 2014
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  16. BonniesVintageClothesLine

    BonniesVintageClothesLine VFG Member

    Fascinating Find! Thanks for sharing!
     
    BonniesVintageClothesLine, Mar 11, 2014
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  17. vivavintageclothing

    vivavintageclothing VFG Member

    Super cool find! Wow!
     
    vivavintageclothing, Mar 11, 2014
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  18. denisebrain

    denisebrain VFG Vice President Staff Member VFG Past President

    That is such an extraordinary piece! Every time I see that cover shot I think it looks so much more like Bonnie Cashin's work than Claire McCardell's. She amazes me!

    You amaze me too Jody...GREAT find!
     
    denisebrain, Mar 11, 2014
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