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Mary McFadden Exhibit in D.C.

Mary McFadden combines a broad range of cultural references with her elegant style.

A dramatic black and white gown uses McFadden’s signature pleated fabric.

Asian influences are clear in this quilted coat; narrow parallel lines of quilting are another McFadden signature.

Mary McFadden combines a broad range of cultural references with her elegant style.

Mary McFadden combines a broad range of cultural references with her elegant style.

Photo: Susan Khalje

Mary McFadden combines a broad range of cultural references with her elegant style. Susan Khalje shares some of the garments featured in the Mary McFadden: Goddesses exhibit at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.

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Susan Khalje, contributor
Posted on Aug 10th, 2009 in sewing, design, embellishments, embroidery, embroidery, museum, exhibit, Mary McFadden

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