Tina Leser was one of a group of designers before and during World War II that created a recognizable American sportswear look. In 1935, she opened a small dress store in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she sold both traditional textiles as well as her own designs. She started her New York business in 1941, specializing in sportswear inspired by other cultures. According to historian Madelyn Shaw, Leser created "something uniquely American from a melting pot of sources."Printed jumpsuit with appliques at the shoulder. Cotton, rayon blend. Cotten sateen lining, 1950's.
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