Charles James : beyond fashion
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Author
Contributors
James, Charles, 1906-1978.
Reeder, Jan Glier, author.
Scaturro, Sarah, writer of supplementary textual content.
Petersen, Glenn, writer of supplementary textual content.
Rucci, Ralph, writer of supplementary textual content.
Reeder, Jan Glier, author.
Scaturro, Sarah, writer of supplementary textual content.
Petersen, Glenn, writer of supplementary textual content.
Rucci, Ralph, writer of supplementary textual content.
Published
New York : The Metropolitan Museum of Art, [2014].
Format
Book
ISBN
9781588395221, 1588395227, 9780300204360, 0300204361
Physical Desc
262 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 34 cm
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Published
New York : The Metropolitan Museum of Art, [2014].
Language
English
ISBN
9781588395221, 1588395227, 9780300204360, 0300204361
Notes
General Note
Catalog of an exhibition held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, May 8-August 10, 2014.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 255).
Description
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 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 as well as 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 colourful supporters - such as Salvador Dali, Elsa Schiaparelli, Christian Dior, and Cristobal Balenciaga - and profiles of a number of his famous clients, such as Gypsy Rose Lee.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Fashion -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Exhibitions.
Fashion designers -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Exhibitions.
James, Charles, -- 1906-1978 -- Exhibitions.
Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) -- Exhibitions.
Women's clothing -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Exhibitions.
Fashion designers -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Exhibitions.
James, Charles, -- 1906-1978 -- Exhibitions.
Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) -- Exhibitions.
Women's clothing -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Exhibitions.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Koda, H., James, C., Reeder, J. G., Scaturro, S., Petersen, G., & Rucci, R. (2014). Charles James: beyond fashion . The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Harold, Koda et al.. 2014. Charles James: Beyond Fashion. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Harold, Koda et al.. Charles James: Beyond Fashion The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Koda, Harold,, et al. Charles James: Beyond Fashion The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2014.
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