Timothy A. Long探索了詹姆斯之前未研究过的方法——揭示了几何的严谨性和对材料的热情,使设计师能够创造出革命性的服装。详细的插图和新的服装摄影,这是完美的介绍詹姆斯的惊人的工作-有价值的裁缝,设计师和学者一样。
If a stitch is crooked, the whole dress is torn to shreds' Virginia Woolf, 1933
Charles Wilson Brega James (1906 - 78) was one of the most celebrated and sought-after couturiers of his day, and won ecstatic praise for his highly innovative designs. Without formal training, he created some of the most ambitious, dramatic couture of the twentieth century and, with the breathless support of the UK and American press, came to be the designer of choice for powerful clients including Marlene Dietrich and socialite Austine Hearst. In this book, the first in a new series examining the working methods and dressmaking practices of great designers, James's reputation is re-examined and his most breathtaking designs are analyzed in exacting detail - from magnificent eveningwear to chic accessories.
Timothy A. Long explores the previously unstudied methods James employed - uncovering a geometric rigour and passion for materials that enabled the designer to create revolutionary garments. Featuring detailed illustrations and new garment photography, this is the perfect introduction to James's stunning work - valuable to dressmakers, designers and scholars alike.
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