Vera Maxwell is best known for this Speedsuit design, but few remember its original intent. Made with a lycra-knit top, it slips over the head with no fastenings, perfect for “the woman who wants to dress quickly” or “anyone whose fingers are crippled with arthritis.” Ten years earlier, Maxwell contributed one of the most luxurious Functional Fashions creations: her Rugby Suit, a tweed ensemble lined with seal fur, which had Velcro closures and a matching lap robe for wheelchair users. The Indianapolis Star, August 4, 1963.