Mary McFadden, the acclaimed designer nicknamed the ‘high priestess of high fashion,’ is the subject of a retrospective at Drexel University in Philadelphia. The exhibition showcases her groundbreaking designs, influenced by her travels to India and her lifelong obsession with the country’s handcraft techniques. McFadden’s work, adorned by famous women like Jackie Kennedy Onassis, brought Indian craftsmanship to an international stage, earning her recognition as the ‘archaeological designer of 7th Avenue.’