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American Sportswear
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Celebrating the legacy of American sportswear — where style meets practicality. Deep dives into designers, iconic looks, and the history that made casual cool. Your backstage pass to the fashion that shaped a nation.
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Vivienne Westwood A/W 1981, Perry Ellis S/S 1983, Azzedine Alaia Summer 1986, Christian Lacroix Spring 1989 Couture, Isaac Mizrahi F/W 1989. There are some gems out there, for sure!
Karen Alexander for Ralph Lauren, runway, Fall/Winter 1986.
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Isaac Mizrahi Ready-to-Wear, Fall/Winter 1995.
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Model for Donna Karan runway, Fall/Winter 1995.
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Kate Moss for Calvin Klein Ready-to-Wear, Fall 1996.
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A model in a dress by American sportswear designer Tina Leser (print designed by Tillet), paired with gold jewelry by Mosell and I. Miller red heels. Vogue, January 1956.
📷: Horst P. Horst
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Bonnie Cashin, 1968, in her own designs: a cowl neck sweater and a quilted leather skirt featuring the turnlock she invented when designing for Coach (1962-1974). She’s also known for creating the term and concept of “layering,” which won her the Neiman Marcus Fashion Award in 1950.
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A model in Clare McCardell (considered the founder of American sportswear). Vogue, January 1949.
📷: Horst P. Horst
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A model in Halston. Angora and wool top, cashmere pants and Elsa Peretti for Halston pendants. Vogue, January 1972.
📷: David Bailey
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