Rare 1940s Catalina Pom Pom Sweater designer-stephen-burrows It has a very Claire

It has a very Claire McCardell feel to me and is a wonderful example of early American casual but with a nit of a French chi flair

When on it is light and easy to wear but there is weight to it at the same time because of the metal ring detailing that is done around the neck and the waist

It nips in at the waist and the bodice is simple with a slight V neckline and a faux wrap effect that is caught up along one side

She is infamous for flouncing tiered chiffon's and this is an outstanding example of her work in bias cut silk chiffon

made of 100% virgin merino wool and has some stretch to the knit

Rare 1940s Catalina Pom Pom Sweater designer-stephen-burrows It has a very ClaireThis little sweater is so rare and so ffabulous I squealed when I saw it! It is by Catalina who are perhaps best known for their swimsuit but also did these fabulous little sweaters that girls would wear out and about. This one makes me instantly feel like it has been ice skating paired with a full skirt and scarf it would have been the perfect topper! I love the deign that is worked through the knit down the front it is slightly raised so has an