Charles James, often considered to be America’s first couturier, was renowned in the 1940s and 1950s as a master at sculpting fabric for the female form and creating fashions that defined mid-century glamour. Although James had no formal training as a dressmaker, he created strikingly original and complex designs, including intricate ball gowns worn by members of high society in New York and Europe. This lavishly illustrated book offers a comprehensive study of James’ life and work, highlighting his virtuosity and inventiveness as well as his influence on subsequent fashion designers.
Featuring exciting new photography of the spectacular evening dresses James produced between 1947 and 1955, this publication includes enlightening details of these intricate creations alongside vintage photographs and rarely seen archival items, such as patterns, muslins, dress forms, and sketches. A detailed and illustrated chronology of James’ life describes his magnetic personality, his unorthodox design processes, his colorful supporters—such as Salvador Dalí, Elsa Schiaparelli, Christian Dior, and Cristobal Balenciaga—and profiles of a number of his famous clients, such as Gypsy Rose Lee. With flair and style echoing that of its subject, Charles James brings to life one of the most fascinating and creative figures in American fashion.
1 有用 TurboGarden 2017-10-05 13:20:30
又想騙我買裙子??港真14年我去大都會的時候剛好是他Beyond Fashion的特展 可惜那個時候不認識他
0 有用 大桃子的如果就 2020-09-08 11:11:48
书的印刷,衣服细节都超级精美。对我的意义是向我展示了1950-1970间美国高定女性服饰的直观审美。我的感觉是那个时候对女性有形象倾向于优雅的塑造,既很美,也有一种束缚包裹的感觉。我喜欢其中的晚礼服,美人鱼服和蝴蝶服。有些语句也是对我有触动的。
0 有用 信然 2019-08-09 10:44:28
大都会出的这本Charles James的时装书更好读,毕竟条理性更强,而且选择的服装的细节图都很厉害,Jame的剪裁真厉害啊,细节见功力,比起他那些很夸张的晚礼服,我更喜欢他设计的那些外套夹克。
0 有用 大桃子的如果就 2020-09-08 11:11:48
书的印刷,衣服细节都超级精美。对我的意义是向我展示了1950-1970间美国高定女性服饰的直观审美。我的感觉是那个时候对女性有形象倾向于优雅的塑造,既很美,也有一种束缚包裹的感觉。我喜欢其中的晚礼服,美人鱼服和蝴蝶服。有些语句也是对我有触动的。
0 有用 信然 2019-08-09 10:44:28
大都会出的这本Charles James的时装书更好读,毕竟条理性更强,而且选择的服装的细节图都很厉害,Jame的剪裁真厉害啊,细节见功力,比起他那些很夸张的晚礼服,我更喜欢他设计的那些外套夹克。
1 有用 TurboGarden 2017-10-05 13:20:30
又想騙我買裙子??港真14年我去大都會的時候剛好是他Beyond Fashion的特展 可惜那個時候不認識他