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1940s Opal Ruby Sapphire and 3.50ct Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch are circa 1900. It was common practice in the 1940's to amalgamate older diamonds and gemstones in
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Retro Ruby and Diamond Ribbon Spray Brooch in 14K Yellow and Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking example of Retro era craftsmanship, this 1940s brooch features an exuberant ribbon and
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Impressive 1940s Platinum Brooch with Old-Cut Diamonds
Rubies
Located in Milano, MI
Magnificent 1940s brooch, finely crafted in platinum. Its elegant, structured design is adorned
Category
1940s European Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1940s Art Deco Style Diamond and White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage 1940s Art Deco brooch is fine quality set with very high color graded old cut
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Double Clips Brooch Retro 1940s
By Boucheron
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Important double clips in 18k yellow gold from the Retro period, ca. 1940s. These collectable clips
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1940s Bow Shaped Brooch with Cushion Cut Diamonds
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bow Brooch
18ct Gold Stamped 750
Circa 1940s
Step into timeless elegance with this
Category
Mid-20th Century European Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Multi-Gem Rock Crystal Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires.
The brooch separates into two small clips.
Circa 1940s
Brooch 1 1/8 x 3 3/8 inches
Individual
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1940s French Green Enamel
Ruby Rhinestone Leaf Branch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Of exceptional craftsmanship, this rare vintage French brooch is designed as three overlapping
Category
1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Enamel, Base Metal
Mother of Pearl
Pastel Beaded Floral Cluster Brooch By Miriam Haskell, 1940s
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in McKinney, TX
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- Circa 1940s
- Estate Acquired
- Beautiful vintage condition with minimal wear (see photos)
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s
$263 Sale Price
20% Off
French 1940s Multi Precious Stones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Painter
s Palette Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow and rose gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark.
An
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1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire,...
Large stylised silver gilt and paste
swan
brooch, Trifari, USA, 1940s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
' brooch, designed by the most famous of Trifari designers, Alfred Philippe, in the 1940s. The body is a
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
1940s Retro Diamond and Rose Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Retro 15 karat rose gold and diamond brooch, circa 1940, designed as an ornate bow supporting two
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Oscar Heyman Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
A 1941 yellow sapphire, ruby, and diamond brooch designed as a naturalist floral spray, the central
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
18kt Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Bow Brooch, circa 1940s
Located in Braintree, GB
A stunning Retro period brooch crafted in 18kt yellow gold, designed in a distinctive bow motif. At
Category
1940s European Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro 40.00 Carat Aquamarine Brooch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
carats and Single cut Diamonds.
Circa 1940s
1 7/8 x 1 7/8 inches
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Coro Sterling Vermeil Floral Brooch with Green Glass Centers, 1940s
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage 1940s brooch by Coro beautifully captures the romantic elegance of mid-century floral
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Vermeil
Vintage 1940s Retro Gold and 6.00 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
approximately a total of 6.00 carats.
Circa 1940s
3 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Stunning 1940s Platinum Brooch with Old-Cut Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Milano, MI
Charming 1940s brooch, finely crafted in platinum with an elegant and refined design. Set with
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Sasportas Sapphire Citrine Diamond Comet Clip Brooch, circa 1940s
By Sasportas
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Beautiful Retro Sapphire Citrine Diamond Comet Clip Brooch, ca. 1940s by Sasportas
The retro comet
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Old Art Deco gold brooch with diamonds, circa 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Elegant gold brooch with diamonds from the early 20th century. Made of 18 carat white gold with
Category
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Enamel and Diamond Parrot Bird Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage large heavy 18k gold brooch in a parrot designe with colorful enamel topped with brilliant
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
1940s Ciner Art Deco Gold, Purple
Green Rhinestone Floral Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Ciner brooch from the 1940s showcases the glamour and craftsmanship of the Art Deco
Category
1930s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
1940s Multi-Coloured Wooden Bells and Stars Vintage Cascade Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This lovely brooch reflects the vogue for wooden jewellery during the 1940s. It resembles early
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s
Vintage 1940s Retro Gold and 2.00 Carat Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
approximately a total of 2.00 carats.
Circa 1940s
2 1/4 x 2 inches
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vermeil Sterling Silver Floral Brooch with Purple Teardrop Glass Petals, 1940s
Located in Milford, DE
This refined 1940s floral brooch is crafted in sterling silver with a rich vermeil (gold-plated
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
1940s Sterling Silver Ribbon Brooch with Emerald-Cut Amber Glass Stone
Located in Milford, DE
This striking 1940s brooch is crafted in solid sterling silver, featuring a dynamic ribbon-like
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Amber, Emerald, Sterling Silver
A large gilt and crystal brooch, as a Maltese Cross, Joseff of Hollywood, 1940s
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A charming and stylish brooch from Joseff of Hollywood, in the shape of a Maltese Cross, made from
Category
1940s American Baroque Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Retro Gold and 2.50 Carat Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
a total of 2.50 carats.
Circa 1940s
3 1/4 x 2 inches
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Large Dimensional Sterling
12K Gold-Filled Flower Pin – 1940s Retro Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
This stunning large dimensional pin from the 1940s showcases the bold style of the Retro era with
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold-filled
XMAS Tree brooch by WEISS, cut Swarovski rhinestones from the 1940s
By Weiss
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Christmas is coming soon!
The most beautiful vintage Christmas brooch from the 1940s is the tree
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Retro Tutti Frutti Cabochon Multi-Gem Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
weighing approximately a total of 15.00 carats, and Old European cut Diamonds.
Circa 1940s
3 1/2 x 2 3/8
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Trempler Brooch with matching clip- on earring, rhodiniert, rhinstones, 1940s US
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage Trempler Brooch with matching earclip from the early 1940sm USA
Measurement:
Rhinestonew
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Rhodium
XMAS Tree brooch by WEISS, cut Swarovski rhinestones from the 1940s
By Weiss
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Christmas is coming soon!
The most beautiful vintage Christmas brooch from the 1940s is the tree
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Platinum Old Euro Pear Shape 15 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-20th century craftsmanship, this brooch is an exquisite piece from the 1940s, meticulously crafted in
Category
1940s North American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 1940s brooch and earrings set blue topaz rose cut diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Brooch and earrings set from the 1940s retro period, set in 18ct three tone gold with blue topaz
Category
1940s European Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Rubies, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Retro brooch circa 1940's . Classically designed with round brilliant Diamonds and Rubies set in 18
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Trabert
Hoeffer Mauboussin Retro Reflection Sapphire Diamond Brooch Gold 1940s
By Trabert
Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Lisbon, PT
Floral Bouquet Brooch in 14K Yellow, Pink and White Gold, 1940s. This vintage brooch is designed as a
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
1940s Retro Gold-Tone Circular Brooch with Pink Rhinestones and Ribbon Motif
Located in Milford, DE
This striking 1940s retro brooch features a bold circular form accented with sculptural ribbon-like
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
1940s Sterling Silver Gold Wash Brooch with Emerald-Cut Purple Glass Stone
Located in Milford, DE
This eye-catching 1940s sterling silver brooch, finished with a warm gold wash, features an elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lovebird brooch with matching bird earrings by SCHRAGER NY, Sterling, 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
, created from 1925 to 1940 s costume jewelry . First of all, smaller production than the larger jewelry
Category
1940s American Romantic Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany
Co. Leaf Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
& Co.
Circa 1940s
1 1/2 inches diameter
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Coro Craft Sterling Gold Leaf Brooch with Flowers Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Coro Craft Sterling Gold Leaf Brooch with Flowers Circa 1940s. Leaf with Elevated Branches
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany
Co. Gold Tri Flower Brooch with Sapphires
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Carats.
Signed by Tiffany & Co.
Circa 1940s
1 1/2 inch diameter
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold
1940s 14K Rose and Yellow Gold Watch Brooch and Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Rose and Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 14.3 grams
Maker: CROSBY
Pin Measurements:
Legnth: 1.75 inches drop
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
14k Gold
Trabert and Hoeffer - Mauboussin 1940s Gold and Citrine Statement Clip Brooches
By Trabert
Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A pair of substantial Retro citrine and gold clip brooches centered by prong-set, emerald-cut
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Blue and Pink Crystal with Grey Stones Brooch Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Blue and Pink Crystal with Grey Stones Brooch Circa 1940s. This is a very interesting and
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gold-filled
1940s 18karat Gold Signed COCO CHANEL “EREMIAS” Coral Bakelite Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“EREMIAS” plus Chanel emblem including 18 karat stamp, circa 1940s.
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gold
H.F. Barrows Retro Gold-Tone Flower Brooch with Green Glass Stones, 1940s
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage brooch by H.F. Barrows is a classic example of 1940s Retro jewelry design, featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
Large gilt and coloured paste "cocktail" brooch, Marcel Boucher , USA, 1940s
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
lilac/amethyst creating a wonderful 'cocktail' brooch from Marcel Boucher in the 1940s. Signed on the
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage CAMEL BROOCH by REJA NY 1940s, rhinestones, vermeil sterling silver
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
large cut rhinestone, worked in silver and gold plated. They date from the early 1940s USA. Very rare
Category
1930s American Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s 1.16 Carat Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold, 18 karat white gold set bird brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery collections.
This
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Leitão
Irmão Late Art Deco Diamond Emerald Giardinetto Brooch Gold, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Leitão & Irmão Diamond, Emerald and Enamel Giardinetto Floral Brooch in Silver and Gold
Category
1940s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterli...
Vintage 14KT Gold Floral Brooch with Aquamarine, Citrine,
Diamond, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a flower set with 12 oval aquamarine stones, 8 round citrines and a round brilliant diamond center. The leaves are set with fancy baguette cut rubies. 1 -7/8" x 1-3/8"
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
WW2 US Patriotic Flag brooch, enamel and red and blue rhinestones, 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
'AMERICAN FIRST'
a very nice vintage WW2 US Flag brooch, blue enamal, red and blue rhinestons with
Category
1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal, Brass, Enamel
Flower basket fully decorated with small rhinestones and pearls, rhodium 1940
s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
condition - nothing missing.
- Rhodium
- Early 1940's France
- not signed
Category
1930s French Romantic Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Pearl, Rhodium
DuJay unsigned 2 flower brooch, enamel, pink rhinestone and many small, US 1940s
By DuJay Jewelry
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Unsigned DuJay 2 flower brooch in the typical fine detailed work of Dujay! Not the large leaf, a
Category
1930s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
Materials
Crystal, Enamel, Rhodium
WW2 US Patriotic Flag brooch, enamel and red and blue rhinestones, 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage WW2 US patriotic flag, red and blue enamel, large rhinestones. All rhinestones individually set and cut. Material Potash.
Dimensions:
Height 4 cm x 5,5 cm, flagpole 5,5 cm
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s
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Vintage Brooches 1940S For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of vintage brooches 1940s available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Pieces in our collection of vintage brooches 1940s made by Retro jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Alfred Philippe for Trifari, Tiffany
Co. and Trifari are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 658 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage brooches 1940s and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage brooches 1940s, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Vintage Brooches 1940S?
On average, vintage brooches 1940s at 1stDibs sell for $1,791, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $192,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
Questions About Vintage Brooches 1940s
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
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