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
Contents

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

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5079420: Charles James

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