Dress

Designer Charles James American

Not on view

Upon the birth of his infant son in 1954, designer Charles James created a children’s line. Whereas James’ designs for adults were feats of technical ingenuity that prompted the wearer to assume elegant yet constrictive poses, this dress’s easy, pleated shape allows for maximal freedom of movement.




On view from October 22, 2022–February 20, 2023

Dress, Charles James (American, born Great Britain, 1906–1978), cotton, synthetic, American

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Dress, Charles James (American, born Great Britain, 1906–1978), cotton, synthetic, American
Dress, Charles James (American, born Great Britain, 1906–1978), cotton, synthetic, American
Dress, Charles James (American, born Great Britain, 1906–1978), cotton, synthetic, American
Dress, Charles James (American, born Great Britain, 1906–1978), cotton, synthetic, American

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