Charles James Fashion's Greatest Fits was first exposed to the

was first exposed to the wonders of molten glass and immediately fell under its spell

after presenting his 1992 graduate collection that was bought on the spot by influential fashion stylist Isabella Blow

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Artists featured include: Lawrence Abu Hamdan

Charles James Fashion's Greatest Fits was first exposed to theCharles James, often considered to be Americas 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