Claire McCardell
Claire McCardell  | |
|---|---|
McCardell in Time magazine in 1955  | |
| Born | May 24, 1905 Frederick, Maryland, U.S.  | 
| Died | March 22, 1958 (aged 52) | 
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery | 
| Occupation | Fashion designer | 
| Known for | credited with the creation of American sportswear | 
| Spouse | 
 Irving Drought Harris 
      (m. 1943) | 
| Father | A. LeRoy McCardell | 
Claire McCardell (May 24, 1905 – March 22, 1958) was an American fashion designer of ready-to-wear clothing in the twentieth century. She has been credited with the creation of American sportswear.