Garment District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Charles James

Fashion Walk of Fame

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

1. Charles James Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This Anglo-American couturier is widely regarded as one of the greatest fashion designers in history. Having begun his career as a milliner in the 1920s, James later incorporated the sculptural techniques of hat making into his dress designs. His juxtaposition of opulent fabrics and unparalleled color combinations was enhanced by his inimitable and complex constructions. James’ engineered garments came as close to works of art as anything ever made in the realm of fashion.

Erected 2001.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 45.112′ N, 73° 59.394′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in the Garment District. Marker was on Seventh Avenue. This marker is located in the sidewalk on east side of Seventh Avenue between West 36th Street and West 37th Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 485 7th Avenue, New York NY 10018, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location

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. Here the Motion Picture Began (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Koster & Bial’s (about 500 feet away); Broadway at 35th Street (about 700 feet away); R.H. Macy & Company (about 800 feet away); Macy’s (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Macy’s (about 800 feet away); James Gordon Bennett Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); The New York Herald (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

More about this marker. This marker, and all other markers in the series, are currently (July 2020) missing. A 2019 posting on the Garment District Alliance website says “The Walk of Fame has been removed for redesign”.

Also see . . .
1. Charles James - FMD. James looked upon his dresses as works of art, as did many of his customers. Year after year, he reworked his original designs, ignoring the seasons. The components of the precisely constructed designs were interchangeable so that James had a never-ending fund of ideas from which to draw. (Submitted on August 8, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

2. Charles James. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

2. Charles James Marker

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3. Charles James

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on April 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.