Charles James (designer)

Charles James
Evening gown, 1955, RISD Museum
Born
Charles Wilson Brega James

(1906-07-18)18 July 1906
Camberley, England
Died23 September 1978(1978-09-23) (aged 72)
New York City, U.S.
Nationality
  • British
  • American
PartnerNancy Lee Gregory (1954–61)
Children2
AwardsCoty Award (1950 and 1954)
Neiman Marcus Fashion Award (1953)
Websitecharles-james.com

Charles Wilson Brega James (18 July 1906 – 23 September 1978) was an English-American fashion designer. He is best known for his ballgowns and highly structured aesthetic. James is one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century and continues to influence new generations of designers.