Comments on: Guest Post by Laura Cooper on American Fashion and “The Gal Who Defied Dior”

By: Ronald F. Helmick

Ronald F. Helmick — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:49:42 +0000

Best Bacon review, I really love this book, Thanks for sharing this nice post with us.

By: James B. Foster

James B. Foster — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:10:02 +0000

Nice, You are amazing in your fashion, Thanks for sharing this post with us, keep it up!

By: norealplot

norealplot — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 12:55:40 +0000

In reply to naomi hirano.

Naomi, I agree with you! Lots of terrific mid-20th century American design history (fashion as well as industrial and graphic design) seems to have gotten lost in the shuffle. Charles James is a terrific example. It would be a great project to compile a list of now-little-known greats. Who else would be on yours? And thank you so much for reading my essay and responding so thoughtfully, Laura

By: naomi hirano

naomi hirano — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 07:37:44 +0000

In reply to Judy’s Chickens.

Fashion is my great interest i have shelves of reference books,–and yet I never knew about Claire McCardell,she is indeed a very worthy designer,is there anywhere a likewise interesting Woman who know what we wear most of the time. America has in the past had so many outstanding designers, everybody should about them, the top i think is Charles James,he was a genious. Thank You. Naomi,Tokyo.
Ps, Where do i buy a ‘Popover’ ?

By: Judy's Chickens

Judy's Chickens — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 10:57:01 +0000

Catching up on my reading this morning. I loved learning about Claire McCardell, Laura. Thank you. I especially loved the “Popover” wrap-around apron that you could “play” in and even “greet you guests” in. I was imagining another icon of that century, Julia Child, and wondering if she ever wore a Popover.
Thanks for another good post on Bacon, Jennifer!

By: Ridley Wills

Ridley Wills — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 17:43:18 +0000

Laura,
You are amazing in your passion. You actually made we want to read about women’s fashion! HA!
Good luck tonight for John’s big election!
Ridley

By: Kate Read Ezell

Kate Read Ezell — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 03:18:32 +0000

This is a great one, Laura. Vionnet was a predecessor to Donna Karan.
Thank you!

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 15:23:14 +0000

In reply to Matt Osborne.

Matt, I am fascinated by the fact that you have an opinion on ballet flats. Like you – love the post, don’t love the flats! xo

By: Matt Osborne

Matt Osborne — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 15:09:41 +0000

Great post. Still not a fan of ballet flats, though.