A Claire McCardell Set in the Desert

Drafted and made by me, this set is a replica of a Claire McCardell design from 1946 (see below for the original). I have a particular passion for taking a vintage design from a photo or illustration and recreating it. Claire McCardell is a midcentury American designer every fashion fan should know about—her designs were incredibly modern and ahead of their time. Read the full article about Claire McCardell and the behind-the-scenes of this recreation here on Substack. I adore the silvery jersey paired with the gold accessories, especially set against the rocky landscape of Joshua Tree.

Photos by Shesha Marvin / @4lightsphotos

Jessica is wearing:

Handmade jersey set, old J. Crew gold wedge sandals, vintage gold jewelry.