Cecil BeatonCharles James Dresses, New York, 1948
Price Upon Request
Charles James Dresses, New York
By Cecil Beaton
Located in New York, NY
Stamped by the photographer's estate.
Category
1940s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Charles James Dresses
Charles James Dress, Carmen, New York, Harper's Bazaar
By Lillian Bassman
Located in New York, NY
All editions are signed by the photographer. Availability is subject to change without notice.
Category
Mid-20th Century Photography
Materials
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Charles James Dress, Carmen, New York, Harper's Bazaar
By Lillian Bassman
Located in Santa Monica, CA
signed and number in pencil on verso
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Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Charles James
Located in New York, NY
A rare very find, rare Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress.
Category
1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940 Blush Pink Duchess Satin Evening Gown Attributed Charles James US 4
By Charles James
Located in Nashville, TN
This majestic evening gown is attributed to Charles James through its construction, fabric choice and design but is not labelled.
Category
1940s Evening Gowns
John Galliano Spring/Summer 1989 ‘Charles James’ Black Bias Cut Crepe Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Manchester, GB
John Galliano Spring/Summer 1989 ‘Charles James’ black cotton crepe bias cut dress.
Category
1980s Maxi Dress
Recent Sales
Charles James Dress: Carmen, New York. Harper
By Lillian Bassman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gelatin Silver Print
Charles James Original Drawing - Bi Color Dress
By Charles James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Drawing on paper. NOTES: Signed Charles James 69 in pencil. PROVENANCE: Collection of Bill Cunningham Gift of Charles James.
Category
1960s Other Art Style Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
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Charles JamesCharles James Original Drawing - Dress with Darts., 1960
Unavailable
H 13.75 in W 5.25 in
Charles James Original Drawing - Dress with Darts.
By Charles James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Drawing on paper. NOTES: Signed Charles James 1960 in Green Ballpoint Ink. PROVENANCE: Collection of Bill Cunningham Gift of Charles James.
Category
1960s Other Art Style Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Graphite, Paper, Pencil
Charles JamesCharles James Original Drawing - Dress, Bias Wrap Waist., 1960
Unavailable
H 13.5 in W 5 in
Charles James Original Drawing - Dress, Bias Wrap Waist.
By Charles James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Drawing on paper. NOTES: Signed Charles James 1960 in Green Ink PROVENANCE: Collection of Bill Cunningham Gift of Charles James
Category
1960s Other Art Style Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Graphite, Paper, Pencil
Charles JamesCharles James Original Drawing - Bias Dress with Bows, 1969
Unavailable
H 13.5 in W 9.75 in
Charles James Original Drawing - Bias Dress with Bows
By Charles James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Drawing on paper. NOTES: Inscribed: For Bill Cunningham Signed by: Charles James 1969 PROVENANCE: Collection of Bill Cunningham Gift of Charles James.
Category
1960s Other Art Style Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Charles James Spiral Dress
By Charles James
Located in New York, NY
Charles James designed dresses under the label " Samuel Winston by Charles James" around 1952.
Category
1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Charles James for Samuel Winston, gray mohair cocktail dress
By Charles James
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible example of James' simplicity and elegance.
One single front pocket on the left side which appears to be suspending the drape from the back-side of the dress. Category1950s Cocktail Dresses
1950s Charles James Dressform
By Charles James
Located in New York, NY
Literally the shape of women's fashion was dictated here first, on this actual dress form. Charles James was one of the most innovative and beloved designers of the 1930s 40s and 50s.
Category
1950s American Sculptures
Oscar de la Renta 2014 Met Ball Silver Strapless Ballgown Homage Charles James
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Oscar de la Renta Spectacular 2014 Met Ball Silver Strapless Ballgown. Worn by Amy Adams to the Met Ball, this is an homage to Charles James , with two winglike trailing train's. The...
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On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of charles james dresses. For charles james dresses, black is a pretty popular color, but we also have beige, brown, red and more in stock now. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Charles james dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Arnold Scaasi, George Halley and Charles James are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
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