Carolyn Schnurer (Carolyn Goldsand): A Pioneer of American Sportswear Carolyn Schnurer, born Carolyn Goldsand in New York City on January 5, 1908, was an American fashion designer who irrevocably shaped the landscape of midcentury American sportswear. Her journey from a music teacher to a celebrated textile consultant exemplifies the spirit of innovation and cultural exploration that characterized the era. Though her life spanned nearly six decades, Schnurer’s legacy resides primarily in her groundbreaking designs—elegant silhouettes infused with inspiration drawn from diverse cultures—that…