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Designer: 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 Samuel Winston, Charles James

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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Located in CACHAN, FR

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Prada by Miuccia Prada Spring Summer 1996 Runway Collection Silk Printed Skirt
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By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

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1990s Italian Charles James

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Located in San Fransisco, CA

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Located in Sharon, CT

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Black knit cocktail dress with covered of round sequin Circa 1960's
Black knit cocktail dress with covered of round sequin Circa 1960's

Black knit cocktail dress with covered of round sequin Circa 1960's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black knit cocktail dress with covered of round sequin.; Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Acetate lining. SIZE XS

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Located in Sparks, NV

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Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Highland Grandeur Tweed Jacket 38 FR
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Located in Dubai, AE

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1940 Charles James Signed Triangle Pleat Bodice White Silk Organza Museum Piece
1940 Charles James Signed Triangle Pleat Bodice White Silk Organza Museum Piece

1940 Charles James Signed Triangle Pleat Bodice White Silk Organza Museum Piece

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: a museum-worthy bodice created by Charles James in about 1940. James is remembered for his masterful command of fabric, structure, and silhouettes and this piec...

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1950s Charles James Dressform
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By Charles James

Located in New York, NY

This is an actual original antique Charles James mannequin. It is not only a beautiful display piece for anyone who loves vintage fashion, it is a piece of fashion history. Literally...

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Charles James Spiral Dress
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Charles James Spiral Dress

By Charles James

Located in New York, NY

Charles James, ca. 1950 Dinner Dress, often referred to as the Spiral Dress Red silk faille Extremely rare example Like a red-hot cyclone, a spiral emanates from a central point on the hip. The fabric then angles off the straight grain as the skirt revolves around the body, introducing the bias.  The swirl terminates in a flared, curved-hemmed back, fastened by 3 fabric - covered buttons of graduated size. The asymmetric draping forms a pronounced diagonal neckline which seems to wrap the wearer of its own volition, suddenly creating the effect of a stole at the back, before continuing on its tornado-like path. A tour de force in draping, the dress, in constant motion, is 'engineered' more than 'designed', using the wearer's body as an axis. Long considered a masterpiece of the James oeuvre, the Spiral Dress is indeed a sculpture in its own right. In the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, the Spiral Dress is currently on view in the Museum's seminal, historic exhibition, "Charles James: Beyond Fashion".  Provenance: This dress was acquired directly from the collection of Design entrepreneur Murray Moss...

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Charles James for Samuel Winston, gray mohair cocktail dress
Charles James for Samuel Winston, gray mohair cocktail dress

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.

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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.