Charles James: Beyond Fashion (Metropolitan Museum of Art (Hardcover))

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“His work went beyond fashion and used to be a fine art.” —a Charles James patron

Charles James, continuously thought to be to be The usa’s first couturier, used to be renowned within the 1940s and 1950s as a master at sculpting fabric for the feminine form and creating fashions that defined mid-century glamour. Even supposing James had no formal training as a dressmaker, he created strikingly original and complex designs, including intricate ball gowns worn by members of high society in New York and Europe. This lavishly illustrated book offers a comprehensive study of James’ life and work, highlighting his virtuosity and inventiveness in addition to his influence on subsequent fashion designers.
 
Featuring exciting new photography of the spectacular evening dresses James produced between 1947 and 1955, this publication includes enlightening details of these intricate creations alongside vintage photographs and rarely seen archival items, such as patterns, muslins, dress forms, and sketches. A detailed and illustrated chronology of James’ life describes his magnetic personality, his unorthodox design processes, his colorful supporters—such as Salvador Dalí, Elsa Schiaparelli, Christian Dior, and Cristobal Balenciaga—and profiles of quite a few his famous clients, such as Gypsy Rose Lee. With flair and style echoing that of its subject, Charles James brings to life one of the crucial fascinating and creative figures in American fashion.

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