c1953-1955 Rare Claire McCardell Metallic Check Sunglasses designer-andre-courreges Fully lined in handset blue

Fully lined in handset blue tissue silk through the body and sleeves

Darling little crocheted bag in a cream is the perfect little piece to add just a pop of vintage to your wardrobe

It is fully lined in taupe silk and the lining is in excellent condition

Then there are those sleeves - the sleeves are astounding

I have included a reference photos from the book "The Art of Zandra Rhodes" of a dress from this same collection with a similar finish so you can see the effect when laid out flat

c1953-1955 Rare Claire McCardell Metallic Check Sunglasses designer-andre-courreges Fully lined in handset blueThese are fabulous and quite rare. McCardell was known for her ability to make sportswear chic and she as one of the early designers to not just offer up a dress but she produced the entire look including sunglasses. I have included an ad from 1953 and also found examples of her work held at The Met. These are a great example with their bright metallic painted plastic frames. They are a classic cat eye with the original lenses. Marked Claire McCardell