"There are not many original shapes or silhouettes -- only a million variations."
"The human mind is never better disposed to gratitude and attachment than when softened by fear."
Source: Queen Victoria's Little Wars. Book by Byron Farwell, p. 27-31, 1972.
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Charles James
Fashion Designer
Charles James was a pioneering fashion designer known for his sculptural gowns and innovative techniques that transformed women's fashion in the 20th century.
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