Charles James: Designer in Detail
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (531 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1851778217 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Timothy A. Long is curator of fashion and decorative arts at the Museum of London.
Long is curator of fashion and decorative arts at the Museum of London.. About the AuthorTimothy A
Featuring illustrations, new garment photography, and archival material, this is the perfect introduction to James’s stunning work.. Charles James (1906–1978)—one of the most celebrated and sought-after couturiers of his day, and subject of a major exhibition in summer 2014 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art—won ecstatic praise for his highly innovative designs. Without formal training, he created some of the most ambitious and dramatic couture of the 20th century and became the designer of choice for powerful clients, including Marlene Dietrich, Gypsy Rose Lee, and socialites Millicent Rogers and Austine Hearst (wife of William Randolph Hearst Jr.). James was particularly famous for his nearly fanatical perfectionism and unpredictable temperament; h
Mark Hughes said A Feast. Beautiful book on Charles James with insightful text, rare photographs, technical drawings and photographs of the dresses on mannequins.A very worthy companion piece to the Harold Koda book from the Met museum exhibition. A must for any student of fashion or fans of Charles James.. This is a wonderful book. I particularly like the technical drawings that Pamela This is a wonderful book. I particularly like the technical drawings that show design details and are like a blueprint that can be used to study good design. This book is invaluable to the designer of evening and wedding dresses.. Project Runway - Must Read When Charles James' storage unit was unearthed, it held the historical treasures of a nearly forgotten fashion and arts icon. Heralded as the first American fashion designer. An absolute must read for all Project Runway hopefuls and fashion designer students.Readers must also see Charles James:Beyond Fashion by Harold Koda and Jan Glier Reeder.