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Designer: Charles James
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. Dating from the 1950's this design is well recognized as his ...
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1950s American Charles James

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
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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Proenza Schouler Black Silk Mini Dress, Size Small
By Proenza Schouler
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The dress features mini length, above the knee, black lace design detail on the sleeves, short sleeves and concealed rear zip closure. The tags are missing.
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Vintage Escada Margaretha Ley Silk Leopard Print + Gold High Waist Pencil Skirt
By Escada, Margaretha Ley
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic with an edge 1990s / 90 ESCADA, by MARGARETHA LEY metallic leopard / cheetah print + gold metallic silk pencil skirt! Slimming high waisted fit, with heavy attention to detai...
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1990s German Charles James

Digby Morton Mustard Wool Bouclé Maximalist Appliqué Novelty Skirt - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Understated it is not, but somehow this skirt—which looks like the result of a threesome between a bath mat, several doilies and your grandmother’s pearls—manages not to be gaudy. Surprisingly, the mustard yellow acts as a neutral and pairs beautifully with a multitude of colors, so it’s more versatile than you might think. Not a statement piece, an exclamation. Maxi skirt heavily embellished with beads of multiple sizes and colors, pearls, sequins, ric rack, lace and fringe. Side metal zipper with double hook and tab closure; left on-seam pocket. Lined to embellishment in silk; embellishment backed in heavy duty felt. Hanging loops. fabric: wool bouclé, silk, felted wool noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: invisibly mended 2 small holes in wool condition: excellent with above-mentioned repairs measurements: waist: 28” hips: 40” length: 28" slits: 12” sweep: 38” (when slits closed) label: Digby Morton...
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1960s British Charles James

1980s Krizia Multicoloured Cotton Skirt
By Krizia
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Krizia Multicoloured Cotton Skirt Size 44
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1980s Italian Charles James

1970s Tartan High-waisted Maxi Skirt
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Plaid lovers rejoice- the perfect tartan skirt has arrived! This adorable 1970s plaid skirt features a high waisted fit and flattering maxi length- perfect for pairing with cropped p...
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By Helmut Lang
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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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Vintage 1952 Charles James Couture Documented Museum-Held Black Princess Coat
By Charles James
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Charles James Couture documented 'Chesterfield' princess coat dating back to his 1952 collection. Charles James (1906-1978) was a Br...
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1950s American Charles James

1950s Charles James Dressform
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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1950s American Charles James

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
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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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.

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