THE TIME MACHINE: Charles James

Charles Wilson Brega James (18 July 1906 – 23 September 1978) was a British-born fashion designer known as "America's First Couturier". A master of cutting, James is most famous for his sumptuous ballgowns and highly structured aesthetic. James is one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century and continues to influence new generations of designers. READ MORE...

Hubert de Givenchy: a memorandum

The Time Machine - EDITH HEAD costumist

ALL ABOUT EVE - 1950

ROMAN HOLIDAY - 1953 

RARE WINDOW - 1954

SABRINA - 1954

A PLACE IN THE SUN - 1951

SUNSET BOULEVARD - 1950

THE HEIRESS - 1949

THE STING - 1973

Edith Head (October 28, 1897 – October 24, 1981) was an American costume designer who won eight Academy Awards, more than any other woman... (Edith on Wikipedia)

The Time Machine: JEAN BARTHET

The Time Machine: HAIRSTYLE

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The Time Machine: CALLOT Soeurs

Callot Soeurs (French pronunciation: [kalo sœʁ]) was a fashion design house opened in 1895 at 24, rue Taitbout in Paris, France. It was operated by the four Callot sisters: Marie Callot Gerber, Marthe Callot Bertrand, Regina Callot Tennyson-Chantrell and Joséphine Callot Crimont. The eldest sister, Marie, was trained in dressmaking and they were all taught by their mother, a lacemaker. The sisters began working with antique laces andribbons to enhance blouses and lingerie. Their success led to an expansion into other clothing and in 1914 they moved to larger premises on the Avenue Matignon. Marie, the elder sister was in charge of design, having earlier worked for Raudnitz and Co., prominent Parisian dressmakers....

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