All for Fashion Designs: Charles James dress, c.1956\\ Charles James (1906-1978), is one of less than a handful of American designers to have worked in the pure tradition of haute couture. He was known for his unique ability to master artistry with the precision of an engineer. He is given the distinction of being America’s first Couturier, and has been described as the greatest couturier of his time by the Parisian design world.

Charles James dress, c.1956\\ Charles James (1906-1978), is one of less than a handful of American designers to have worked in the pure tradition of haute couture. He was known for his unique ability to master artistry with the precision of an engineer. He is given the distinction of being America’s first Couturier, and has been described as the greatest couturier of his time by the Parisian design world.

$Charles James dress, c.1956\\ Charles James (1906-1978), is one of less than a handful of American designers to have worked in the pure tradition of haute couture. He was known for his unique ability to master artistry with the precision of an engineer. He is given the distinction of being America’s first Couturier, and has been described as the greatest couturier of his time by the Parisian design world.$