Charles James Couture, Come Alive. By Judith Thurman. June 4, 2014. Save this ... the Umbrella, and the Clover Leaf, among others—in the first-floor gallery, at eye level, ...

If you’re unfamiliar with designer Charles James, the focus of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s latest fashion exhibition, you’re not alone. With enthusiasm for last year’s show, “Punk ...

Charles James Who? 7 Things to Know About the Met Gala's Featured Designer. By John Soper. Published on May 1, 2014 02:30PM EDT. The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala is ...

After a two-year renovation, the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute is reopening with an exhibit on the work of Charles James, who is now obscure, but considered America's first couturier.

When you see an architectural gown, think of Charles James. After all, it's not all too surprising that a designer with interests in sculpture, science, and math would also obsess over ...