Charles James: Beyond Fashion
"His work went beyond fashion and was a fine art." --a Charles James patron Charles James, often considered to be America's first couturier, was renowned in the 1940s and 1950s as a master at sculpting fabric for the female form and creating fashions that defined mid-century glamour. Although James had no formal training as a dressmaker, he created strikingly original and complex designs, including intricate ball gowns worn by members...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0300204361
ISBN13:9780300204360
Release Date:June 2014
Publisher:Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
Length:264 Pages
Weight:4.96 lbs.
Dimensions:1.5" x 10.3" x 13.3"
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Beautiful!
Published by Joey , 5 years ago
Love it! Huge and heavy, and every bit as beautiful. If you're a fan of opulence and gowns this is the book for you.
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