Charles James (designer)
Charles James | |
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Evening gown, 1955, RISD Museum | |
| Born | Charles Wilson Brega James 18 July 1906 Camberley, England |
| Died | 23 September 1978 (aged 72) New York City, U.S. |
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| Partner | Nancy Lee Gregory (1954–61) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Coty Award (1950 and 1954) Neiman Marcus Fashion Award (1953) |
| Website | charles-james |
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.