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We unearth the storied history of the puffer jacket. More Charles James, Work Wear Outfits, Pet Shop Boys, Evening Jackets, Harper’s Bazaar, Harpers Bazaar, Fishing Trip, Jacket Design, Fashion History

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A Brief History of the Puffer Jacket

From back country to Balenciaga via a Milanese youth cultural movement, we trace the evolution of the padded down jacket

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"Four Leaf Clover" - Charles James Irish Fashion, Charles James, 50 & Fabulous, Afternoon Dress, Fashion 1950s, Long Evening Gowns, Costume Collection, Couture Vintage, White Photos

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Charles James | "Clover Leaf" | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

While James' inspiration for this dress was likely the 1860s silhouette supported by a cage crinoline, its construction is far more complex than its precursor made of concentric steel wires connected by linen tapes

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Charles James | "Clover Leaf" | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

While James' inspiration for this dress was likely the 1860s silhouette supported by a cage crinoline, its construction is far more complex than its precursor made of concentric steel wires connected by linen tapes

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Evening Jacket | Charles James | V&A Explore The Collections Quilt Fashion, Quilted Fashion, Ugg Fashion, Quilting Fashion, Charles James, Pattern Hack, Evening Jacket, Shoes Ugg, 1930s Fashion

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Evening Jacket | Charles James | V&A Explore The Collections

Evening jacket of quilted white satin, designed by Charles James, Paris, 1937

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Charles James | "Butterfly" | The owner of this dress purchased it at Lord & Taylor for $1,250, the equivalent of $12,000 today. It was, according to her recollection, surprisingly comfortable to wear despite its eight-pound weight and posterior amplitude. Glamour Vintage, Charles James, Cecil Beaton, James Charles, Vintage Gowns, Costume Institute, Vintage Couture, Vintage Vogue, Vintage Glamour

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Charles James | "Butterfly" | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Like the metamorphosis from caterpillar to shimmering butterfly, the woman who wriggles into the narrow body of this gown assumes the enchantment of a winged beauty. For the effect, James exaggerated the torso length of the sheath with “the highest bustline in 125 years” and layered transparent tulle in unexpected colors to accrue depth of tone and iridescent shimmer to the surrogate wings

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How giant luxury groups are reviving dormant fashion houses

Giant luxury groups and Chinese investment firms are reviving European ‘sleeping beauties’ such as Jean Patou, Paul Poiret, and Gieves & Hawkes

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Umbrella Evening Dress Charles James (American, born Great Britain, 1906–1978) Date:1938 Culture:American Medium:silk Silk Evening Dress, Fashion 1940s, Charles James, Cecil Beaton, Look Retro, Anna Wintour, Retro Mode, Costume Institute, Couture Designers

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Umbrella Evening Dress Charles James (American, born Great Britain, 1906–1978) Date:1938 Culture:American Medium:silk

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Get inspired by one of the greatest designers in the history of American haute couture. By Monisola Omotoso. James Author, Charles James, Fashion Designers Famous, Pattern Hack, Cecil Beaton, Diana Vreeland, 20th Century Fashion, Greatest Mysteries, American Fashion Designers

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A Pattern Hack Inspired by Charles James | Seamwork Magazine

Get inspired by one of the greatest designers in the history of American haute couture. By Monisola Omotoso.

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Charles James | Evening dress | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Charles James Evening dress - American 1947 Silk

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