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Designer: Charles James
Vintage 1940 Blush Pink Duchess Satin Evening Gown Attributed Charles James US 4
Vintage 1940 Blush Pink Duchess Satin Evening Gown Attributed Charles James US 4

Vintage 1940 Blush Pink Duchess Satin Evening Gown Attributed Charles James US 4

By Charles James

Located in Nashville, TN

Made in the most exquisite Duchess satin in the softest shade of blush pink, this truly incredible 1940's evening gown, attributed to Charles James, is a rare piece to behold. The s...

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1940s Charles James

Charles James Tobacco Taffeta Cocktail Skirt 1952–53
Charles James Tobacco Taffeta Cocktail Skirt 1952–53

Charles James Tobacco Taffeta Cocktail Skirt 1952–53

By Charles James, Samuel Winston

Located in New York, NY

Embroidered and appliqued jet glass, sequins, and velvet florals on a tobacco silk taffeta ground. The aerodynamic understructure pushes skirt out to exaggerated proportions. Made f...

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1950s American Charles James

Charles James Rare Black Wool Blazer, Circa 1940
Charles James Rare Black Wool Blazer, Circa 1940

Charles James Rare Black Wool Blazer, Circa 1940

By Charles James

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very rare black wool blazer by Charles James, from the 1940's. The blazer has two buttons at the bust, a row of hidden snaps down the front, and beautiful design detail. ...

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1940s American Charles James

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Charles James fashion for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Charles James fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red, yellow and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Henri Bendel, GEMMA KAHNG, and Gloria Sachs appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Charles James fashion from top boutiques around the world. Charles James fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $12,000 and tops out at $10,000,000, while the average work can sell for $1,500,000.