Charles James
Charles James (1906–1978) was a British grand couturier and designer.
Also recorded as Charles Wilson Brega James; America's First Couturier.
Charles James in brief
- Born
- 1906
- Died
- 1978
- Known for
- grand couturier and designer
- Place of birth
- Sandhurst
Overview
Born at Sandhurst in 1906, died at Manhattan in 1978.
In detail
Charles James studied at Harrow School. the recorded working language is English.
Work by Charles James is recorded in the collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art and Kunstmuseum Den Haag.
Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship.
Sources
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- 1.
Wikidata, structured authority record Q5079420: Charles James
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