Carolyn Schnurer

According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Schnurer's globally inspired designs were not costumes, they "typically featured one or two understated thematic details in the cut or fabric, while maintaining a classic American silhouette.

[8] Over the years, Schnurer traveled to France,[9] Ireland,[10] Turkey,[11] Japan,[12] Hong Kong,[12] Myanmar,[12] Ghana,[13] South Africa,[13] and India[14] for inspiration.

[3] Examples of her textiles can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection: Schnurer's fashion career spanned twenty years, lasting from 1944 until her retirement in 1964.

[3] Carolyn Schnurer encouraged leisure time for the average American woman through her popular casual clothing designs.

[4] In 2016, an embroidered, elephant-motif top by Carolyn Schnurer opened "The Women of Harper's Bazaar" exhibit at Gallery FIT.