THE SCULPTURAL APPROACH
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Text: PUBLICATION: “CHARLES JAMES ─ THE COU- TURE SECRETS OF SHAPE“ EDITED BY DOROTHEA MINK, HOMER LAYNE AND IRIS MARIA VOM HOF 412 PP.; 566 BLACK-WHITE AND COLOUR ILLUS- TRATIONS; 22,5X29,5 CM http://spectorbooks.com/the-couture-secrets-of-shape
PUBLICATION: “CHARLES JAMES ─ THE COU- TURE SECRETS OF SHAPE“
EDITED BY DOROTHEA MINK, HOMER LAYNE AND IRIS MARIA VOM HOF
412 PP.; 566 BLACK-WHITE AND COLOUR ILLUS- TRATIONS; 22,5X29,5 CM
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Text: One of the keys to Charles James’ work was his anatomical studies, including the development of specialized new tools, particularly an innovative dress form, enabling him to apply new shapes to the human body. James reveres the arts of Constantin
One of the keys to Charles James’ work was his anatomical studies, including the development of specialized new tools, particularly an innovative dress form, enabling him to apply new shapes to the human body.
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Text: We provide methods and tools to aid in the development and production of new shapes in dressmaking. This component shows how to create individually basedcontemporary designs, enabling a more precise fit for natural bodies. By focusing on proportions
We provide methods and tools to aid in the development and production of new shapes in dressmaking. This component shows how to create individually basedcontemporary designs, enabling a more precise fit for natural bodies. By focusing on proportions and molding fa- bric directly on the body, James devised new ways to drape the silhouette and create significant designs with a perfect fit. His work was uniquely sculptural because he invented new techniques for turning twodimensional fabrics into threedimensional forms.