Charles james

From back country to Balenciaga via a Milanese youth cultural movement, we trace the evolution of the padded down jacket

While James' inspiration for this dress was likely the 1860s silhouette supported by a cage crinoline, its construction is far more complex than its precursor made of concentric steel wires connected by linen tapes

While James' inspiration for this dress was likely the 1860s silhouette supported by a cage crinoline, its construction is far more complex than its precursor made of concentric steel wires connected by linen tapes

There are two certainties in this life: 1. Tickets to the Met Gala, Charles James: Beyond Fashion, in May 2014 will not cost you anything even slightly remote to $200. and 2. Ain't no one, but no one, is going to be sashaying in a fashion show after dinner wearing a Charles James Four Leaf Clover Dress or a Charles James Swan Gown. The Genius of Charles James. The Brooklyn Museum. 1982. "Like the career of James, the exhibition and the evening were more idiosyncratic than most. There was to…

Evening dress of satin, designed by Charles James, London, 1934.

Giant luxury groups and Chinese investment firms are reviving European ‘sleeping beauties’ such as Jean Patou, Paul Poiret, and Gieves & Hawkes

Get inspired by one of the greatest designers in the history of American haute couture. By Monisola Omotoso.

The Met Collection API is where all makers, creators, researchers, and dreamers can now connect to the most up-to-date data and images for more than 470,000 artworks in The Met collection. As part of

A close friend of the designer shares never-before-seen sketches and tales of James's later years.

Evening dress of gray pearl silk chiffon over silk satin. Bodice has wide straps and draped chiffon forming decorative element on center front. Skirt has draped chiffon swagged around hips and brought to back in seam.