Skip to main content

Claire McCardell

to
2
2
2
2
9,777
5,869
5,297
5,265
2
2
2
Designer: Claire McCardell
1950s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress
By Claire McCardell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 50s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress with 3/4 sleeves. Fit size: Small/ 4 Bust : 36”/ Waist :26” / Dress Length : 48 with 2” hem **small faint...
Category

1950s American Claire McCardell

Claire McCardell Cotton Faille Dress
By Claire McCardell, Townley
Located in New York, NY
American modernist Claire McCardell defined the 50's in her casual yet refined designs for the American market. Her "Go to" silhouette of a bias cut fitted bodice with full skirt is ...
Category

1950s American Claire McCardell

Related Items
1970s Bob Mackie Ray Aghayan Aqua Blue Dot Organza Maxi Dress w Puff Sleeves
By Bob Mackie
Located in Portland, OR
This beautiful, ethereal vintage Bob Mackie aqua blue dot organza dress has both a cream organza lining and a cream satin lining. The dress was featured on the cover of the book "Dressing for Glamour" by Gerry Bremerhas. This lovely dress comes with its original blue satin belt and closes with a back zipper that is covered with hidden snaps up the back. This dress was originally purchased at Bonwit Teller in the 1970's and it is in excellent condition! The beautiful gathered puff statement sleeves can be worn on or off shoulder and it is simply stunning in person! The Bob Mackie Ray Aghayan...
Category

1970s American Claire McCardell

Vintage 1950's Beaumelle Sapphire Organza & Metallic Lace One-Shoulder Dress
By Beaumelle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fashioned from vibrant sapphire blue mid weight silk-organza, this 1950's Beaumelle creation has everything a woman wants. The bodice has a gorgeous ruched asymmetric one-shoulder shelf bust design. I adore the sparkling metallic threaded lace detail which is so playful and elegant at the same time. The alluring full pleated circle-skirt finishes this beauty off with a perfect Christian Dior New Look...
Category

1950s American Claire McCardell

1960s Blue Silk Chiffon Pleated Dress With Banded Hemline and Bow
Located in Portland, OR
We love unique vintage 1960's dresses and this is such a fabulous blue silk chiffon evening or day dress with a banded hemline in a loosely draped pleated style. The dress has a bow ...
Category

1960s Unknown Claire McCardell

Moroccan Kaftan in Turquoise Blue and Silver
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan in turquoise blue and silver metallic embroidered trim and front. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. It’s crafted in...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Claire McCardell

1980s Christian Dior Couture Blue Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This 1980s French demi couture column dress is composed of swathes of blue chiffon silk, brought together with numerous haute couture stitching. It was purchased as a Dior and certai...
Category

1980s French Claire McCardell

Gianni Versace New Turquoise Leather Dress 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible turquoise leather dress from Gianni Versace. It is sleeveless with a V neckline and plunging V to the waist in the back. The shoulders are gathered onto fine gold metal...
Category

1990s Italian Claire McCardell

Scaasi for Martha Spring Summer Sleeveless White Lace Party Dress Size 10
By Scaasi Boutique, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare beauty designed by Arnold Scaasi for the Scaasi Boutique label for Martha. Purchased at the Martha boutique in Palm Beach. This beauty has been ...
Category

1990s American Claire McCardell

Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous blue and off white elaborate abstract pattern silk damask wrap dress from Emanuel Ungaro Parallele. It has a V neckline with a wrap semi fitted hip length bodice tying at the side waist. The long sleeves have zipper cuff sleeves with upper arm...
Category

1980s Italian Claire McCardell

A Zandra Rhodes Evening Dress in Printed Organza - Fortuny Influence- Circa 1980
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 England Iconic long evening dress from the famous English designer Zandra Rhodès and dating from the 1980s. Translucent silk organza print...
Category

1980s French Claire McCardell

1970s Novelty Fruit Print Blue Multi Color Vintage 70s Stylish V Neck Wrap Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 70s novelty fruit print wrap dress ! Features a beautiful vibrant blue background. Prints of purple grapes, yellow lemons and pears, oranges and raspberries throughout. ...
Category

1970s American Claire McCardell

1990s Angel Sanchez Navy Blue Silk Vintage 90s Strapless Evening Gown Dress
By Angel Sanchez
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning late 1990s ANGEL SANCHEZ Couture navy blue silk strapless mermaid evening gown ! The perfect alternative to black, this shade of navy bl...
Category

1990s American Claire McCardell

Vintage Moroccan Designer Kaftan Turquoise Maxi Dress Kaftan Small
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage designer Moroccan turquoise blue kaftan, embroidered with turquoise and white trim. This chic Bohemian maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished with a blue and white trim. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown. Vintage exotic 1970s floral blue brocade dress kaftan handmade in North Africa, Morocco. Size Small. Dress measurement flat: Shoulder: 16" Sleeve: 22" Chest: 18" Hip: 22" Total length: 52" Handcrafted by Moroccan artist designer, this is a one of a kind caftan, inspired by the tales of princess of the Arabian Nights. The Kaftan is a long and wide tunic, collarless, long-sleeved, worn by man and women in Africa and the Middle East. The Moroccan kaftans inspired European and global designers as Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, and many more who made the Moorish caftans...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Claire McCardell

Previously Available Items
1940s Claire McCardell by Townley Navy Silk Dress
By Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley, Claire McCardell
Located in London, GB
A very elegant mid to late 1940s Claire McCardell circle print dress, with V shaped back and front neckline. Made from a soft navy silk, featuring a...
Category

1940s American Claire McCardell

American Fashion Book Featuring Adrian, Mainbocher, McCardell, Norell, Trigere
By Mainbocher, Claire McCardell
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Fashion: The Life and Times of Adrian, Mainbocher, McCardell, Norell, Trigere is a 1975 book featuring photographs and text from fashion historians regarding the lives and ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Claire McCardell

Claire McCardell Cotton Long Afternoon Dress
By Claire McCardell
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Claire McCardell printed crisp cotton poplin long afternoon dress. Her designs epitomize the American ease and practicality of the post war...
Category

1950s American Claire McCardell

1950s Claire McCardell for Townley Black Button Front Dress with Lace Trim
By Claire McCardell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Claire McCardell for Townley 1950s black dress with shirt style top, full skirt, and long sleeves. Lace trim at placket, cuffs, and collar. Cuffs c...
Category

1950s Unknown Claire McCardell

Claire McCardell Spring Summer 1956 Printed Cotton “Pop-Over” Dress
By Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley, Claire McCardell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Claire McCardell "Pop Over" Dress C. 1956 with wrap detail and industrial brass grommet details.
Category

1950s American Claire McCardell

Claire McCardell by Townley Vintage African Print Day Dress
By Claire McCardell, Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley
Located in Carmel, CA
Rare Iconic Vintage Claire McCardell by Townley African Print (Book Print) Pleated Tie Waist Hook Front Dress •Hook and eye closures along the front •Waist tie closure •Rainbow dress...
Category

1940s American Claire McCardell

Claire McCardell Striped Cotton Summer Frock in Bold Sunset Colors, 1950s
By Claire McCardell
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Claire McCardell stunning mitred stripe summer cotton dress with McCardell signature brass hooks and eyes at bust. Photographed with belt in...
Category

1950s American Claire McCardell

Claire McCardell Multi-colored Cotton Serape Day Dress, 1950s
By Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley, Claire McCardell
Located in Studio City, CA
1950's Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley cotton serape print day dress in purple, red, pink, orange, navy blue, and green. Dress has a V-neck, dolman sleeves, and full skirt. Metal...
Category

1950s American Claire McCardell

Claire McCardell Cotton Day Dress with Miter Striped Bodice and Neck Bow
By Claire McCardell, Townley
Located in Chicago, IL
This striped cotton garden party dress was designed for Townley by Claire McCardell, who was hugely influential in bringing comfort to chic and modern clothing for women. She used th...
Category

1950s American Claire McCardell

1950's Claire McCardell Navy Dress
By Claire McCardell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950s' navy blue Claire McCardell cotton fit and flare dress. Fitted bodice with short sleeves, narrow v neckline, inverted darting above bust and flared a-line skirt. Very classic h...
Category

1940s American Claire McCardell

Vintage Claire McCardell Strapless Sundress Dress for Townley in Orange Plaid
By Claire McCardell
Located in Portland, OR
This is a gorgeous Claire McCardell vintage orange plaid cotton dress. This strapless dress closes with a side zipper at the waist and has a long attached...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Claire McCardell

1950s Claire Mccardell Black Silk Cocktail dress
By Claire McCardell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless Claire Mccardell Black silk 1950s day dress. metal zipper on the side. Bust: 32" / Waist 26’
Category

1950s American Claire McCardell

Claire Mccardell fashion for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Claire McCardell fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of blue and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Anne Fogarty, Geoffrey Been Boutique, and Samuel Winston appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Claire McCardell fashion from top boutiques around the world. Claire McCardell fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,265 and tops out at $5,850, while the average work can sell for $1,385.
Questions About Claire McCardell
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Claire McCardell designed women's fashions. One of her most famous pieces was the Monastic dress, a loose-fitting dress that could be styled with or without a belt. Another was the Popover dress, which could be worn on its own or used as a layering piece. Shop an assortment of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.

Recently Viewed

View All