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“My designs are not a luxury they represent fashion research” Charles James I have been fascinated by the work of Charles James for a number of years. In the late 90’s I was in New York City and able to see his work in the museum archives. I made lots of rough sketches and took a lot of notes. Charles James avoidance of side seams at all cost, his use of horizontal pleating and the way he draped fabric have made him a mentor to so many fashion designers over the years. Charles James…

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"See how much prettier a "Flirt" makes your full skirted dresses" proclaimed this ad from the 1950s. In addition to petticoats, it also "Permanently Stiffened" lads of a certain persuasion.

COUTURE STRAPLESS PARTY DRESS, 1950s. Unlabeled, embroidery in pink floss, tinsel, tiny sequins & jewels, built-in corset, multiple stiffened petticoats.

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