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Charles James Dresses

Charles James Dresses, New York

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 Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress

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

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Charles James Original Drawing - Bi Color Dress

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

Crayon, Pastel, Pencil

Charles James Original Drawing - Dress with Darts.

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 James Original Drawing - Dress, Bias Wrap Waist.

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 James Original Drawing - Bias Dress with Bows

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

Materials

Ink, Paper, Pastel, Pencil

Charles James Spiral Dress
Charles James Spiral Dress

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
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.

Category

1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Charles James Dressform
1950s Charles James Dressform

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
Oscar de la Renta 2014 Met Ball Silver Strapless Ballgown Homage Charles James

Oscar de la Renta 2014 Met Ball Silver Strapless Ballgown Homage Charles James

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Cloverdale, CA

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...

Category

2010s American Evening Dresses

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

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20th Century French Day Dresses

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Located in London, GB

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Green Crystal Panther Head Tassel Necklace c. 1990s

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Located in University City, MO

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Category

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By Gucci

Located in Englishtown, NJ

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Category

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Vintage Jacqueline De Ribes Black Silk Gown

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By Jacqueline de Ribes

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1980s Vintage Jacqueline De Ribes black silk chiffon illusion gown. Bust; 34 inches

Category

1980s French Evening Gowns

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PRADA black GATHERED FRONT Sleeveless Cocktail Dress 40

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By Prada

Located in Zürich, CH

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Ceil Chapman Black and Blue Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960
Ceil Chapman Black and Blue Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960

Ceil Chapman Black and Blue Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Category

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Located in Toronto, Ontario

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Vicky Tiel Black Jersey Cocktail Dress with Sequin Detail Size 38

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By Vicky Tiel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

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