"Charles James: Beyond Fashion" | One of the Greatest Couturiers of NYC | Gallery Views

Gallery views of the newly renovated Costume Institute's inaugural exhibition, "Charles James: Beyond Fashion," narrated by Co-curators Harold Koda and Jan Glier Reeder.
The exhibition is made possible by AERIN.
Additional support is provided by Condé Nast.
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Credits
Producer: Christopher Noey
Editors: Kate Farrell, Stephanie Wuertz
Camera and Jib Operator: Kelly Richardson
Lighting: Ned Hallick
Production Coordinator: Stephanie Wuertz
Additional Camera Operator: Jessica Glass
Production Assistants: Sarah Cowan, Marina Zarya
Animations created by the exhibition designers Diller, Scofidio + Renfro
© 2014 The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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[@kimberlysandwich3501]

I think James Charles got this guy’s met gala invite by mistake...

[@dmbdwsm]

Someone accidentally put a comma in the middle of his name, smh.

[@yuliieta]

Thank you for this wonderful presentation of such a great designer! Beautifully done!

[@Tiger89Lilly]

The swan gown is divine

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

I *wish* I'd been able to see this exhibition. These pieces of wearable art are just breathtaking! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to see some of it.

[@LadyPercy.]

Beautiful gowns. The construction, materials and internal corset like support are very reminiscent of the gowns designed by Charles Frederick Worth for the House of Worth in Paris. Charles Worth was born in England and opened his prestigious Parisian fashion house in 1858. It operated under his descendants until 1952 and was closed in 1956. The brand was revived in 1999.

[@themarquis336]

😆 I challenge you to find a Worth dress that looks anything like a Charles James dress or is constructed in any kind of a similar way. Ridiculous. You just wanted to show off you’ve heard about Charles Frederick Worth….

[@emiliaemiko1869]

Very beautiful!!! Thank you very much for to share with us❤

[@margyrowland]

He really loved the feminine form. He’s my all time favourite couturier. Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@hansolo6083]

...feminine form? Octagon?

[@jchung5066]

There was a scene in the movie Ocean's 8 where at the met gala they showcased the jewelries and gowns and there was instrumental playing. It was absolutely enchanting.

[@andrealuisecandido1154]

now i would like To know who has stolen all whaT ive owned here is no Prince was no Prince Andrew well dangerous in These days because of The Line of ThE Throne ? EY

[@andrealuisecandido1154]

... The Line of The Throne This .... would explain very much

[@linamartinez99]

my dream is to go to the met museum and see these magnificent fashion exhibitions

[@Ursaminor31]

Do it, and buy a membership online to the museum, it gets you to the front of the line at anytime, for free to these exhibits. Of course membership costs more than the ticket but for a year it’s worth it, and the extra cost is worth not waiting hours. Plus a discount to the gift shop

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

This is an exhibit, so it is a temporary showing.

[@Did.You.Forget]

Lina Martínez Girl...it’s amazing. I live in NYC, and it’s worth it EVERY TIME (except for that one Punk exhibit, they should’ve done more research). The Camp exhibition and McQueen’s exhibition were, by far, the best ones.

[@kristinessTX]

I really wish I could afford to go see this. He ranks up there with the best artists. He is inspiring.

[@Mjt1262]

This exhibit was in 2014. Go to The Met online store. There was a wonderful catalog accompanying the exhibit you may be able to get

[@reenougle]

How exciting to show the architecture of the dress by breaking it down on a digital screen and the robotic arm pointing out the structure. I miss the Met soooo much. I lived near the Met for a while and now live in Europe. The Met with the Costume exhibitions is the one place I miss the most.

[@maximillianafrancine1451]

Wow. The ballgowns are something else and the hats

[@LEGACY59CONTINUES]

Velvet on silk...... gorgeous gowns💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@Cledyston]

He was right all along. His work is art. These are superb and the taste level is unbelievable!!

[@Fae_van]

The met gala people were trying to invite Charles James not James Charles

[@dianamorris5327]

Breath taking. We should all be dressing this way.

[@MrJohnblaine]

Holy WOW... I've never heard of this artist..

[@aerynsunx]

I know! And it makes no sense because his work is beautiful.

[@Playeszz]

I'm in love....beautiful....just so beautiful

[@mh7915]

Anyone else get literal chills or just me?

[@vickinoble4744]

He is, by far, one of my absolute favorite designers.

[@nicolarollinson4381]

Incredible. My immediate reaction is that i want to touch them handle them, feel the construction. Just gorgeous. Although they are architectural and very structured, some are very playful too and invited us to touch 🧡

[@skullingtonfly]

Such beauty in those gowns ❤️

[@mhm8922]

Charles James was such a master. So sad to know that he died penniless. The MET needs to do another exhibition on him and take it on the road all over the world, so that more people can learn about him. Fashion schools should offer a senior level course that explores James’ concepts with the final project being to create a look inspired by him for a fashion show.

[@yolas1299]

A fashion visionaire and a true couture master.

[@cindywells9119]

I love those that relentlessly push the envelope of what fashion could become, in some ways he is in spirit a predecessor of one of my current inspirations, Iris van Herpen. However, this also stokes my craving for the beauty of fashion from the past. Exquisite.

[@cassandraralph5906]

Beautifully crafted dresses!

[@quinnkatanaraven7258]

Vintage inspired ballgowns wow 😍its so gorgeous. I wish i could wear one of those gowns😭😍

[@melbabowen4389]

A wonderful documentary of glorious work.

[@juliam.mallen3181]

Wonderful presentation! So many beautiful unique artistic fabrics in dramatic stunning gowns of spectacular fashions! The Met channel is simply inspirational! Thank you so very much!

[@annielopezamigo4358]

Beautiful beautiful thank you for shearing.

[@justinwhite6787]

So glad I got to see this! LOVE the MET !

[@doberman1ism]

An architect in cloth. Perfect description.

[@Tony-InLosAngeles]

Absolutely incredible

[@skyhope5105]

Im fascinated by the mind, the innovation and discovery. Dont just see a dress..its more than that

[@jenniferredus3391]

Just takes my breath away!

[@kathysemrau2301]

Very chic! Tule is so foldable. 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️

[@lindafray1398]

Love Charles-collected Modess because ads and became a fashion Illustrator because ... the Glamour ♡

[@charlessoutherton8946]

I wish England would do a Charles James exhibition

[@jennym007]

Stunning.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Amazing🌷🌷🌷 I enjoyed the dresses you shared.

[@QueenoftheUniverse222]

Beautiful work.

[@sashek8451]

Breathtaking

[@spy6205]

Oh, what I would give to be able to go back in time and become his apprentice...

[@dianaprince4182]

Increíble Galería!! Felicidades. La vestimenta antigua estilizada a la época moderna. Saludos desde México 😘

[@MicaRayan]

The designs are very endearing ❣

[@Mjt1262]

The taxi dress is fabulous

[@Varifyr]

The robotics and method of display is my favorite part

[@k-dramabookgirl1574]

I enjoyed this so much, wish it was longer 🤩

[@elizabethezell8749]

Turn the flipping lights on so we can SEE

[@cametochangemyusername-can1295]

😂😅

[@julianadeloza5056]

By turning some of the lights on it would have a higher chance of the colors of the dress fading and getting discolored

[@elizabethezell8749]

@@julianadeloza5056 I don't think the few minutes to do this "special " would have caused any harm at all . We would have enjoyed it more

[@suginami123]

Marvelous I’m still learning

[@sandra-jones]

Beautiful!

[@tekedamarcelatejeda]

BELLISSIMO!!

[@TheBeautifulDisaster]

Please bring back Andrew Bolton for Gallery View narrations!

[@herahagstoz6934]

Where did they get all these from and isn’t it sad that they aren’t being worn out anymore. I wish there were spaces to wear this sort of thing to still.

[@thecook8964]

Well, Covid 19, 6ft apart, or 6ft under...

[@lspbeautea4791]

Oh sooooooo beautiful.

[@oswaldovillavicencio9471]

Art.

[@AmaltheaVimes]

Who are the people who made the pieces? They take great skill to make. Did he sew and construct them himself? If not him, I would really like to hear about the people who did. It's one thing to make designs - another to accomplish the construction.

[@adriennejalbert4090]

Excellent!

[@Elure_]

I read James Charles

[@powerliftingcentaur]

An important video I shall come back to again. The man’s work is fascinating.

[@ingridbergman3304]

Exquisite

[@stacyhackney6100]

Nice.

[@annav5171]

Oh my gosh..

[@ambiava123]

All of these gowns are beyond the red carpet. Let any woman get permission to wear one, and she's talked about having THAT DRESS💃ON!

[@petergallo514]

❤️

[@joycemeeks3965]

Whoever put this on forgot to add volume. I can hardly hear what's being said here. :-(

[@MrJohnblaine]

I'm faint...

[@esnathrembani8317]

Inspired

[@aelarinecourtneydesii]

Who's here in 2024?

[@marikkelaszlo3355]

James Charles vs Charles James, who would win?

[@heybestie6730]

and i oop-

[@lindas.8036]

Very difficult to see details because the ambient lighting was used. Only quick exterior shots of clothing. Very topical shallow overview. I learned almost nothing about this designer.

[@Tiger89Lilly]

Those ball gowns deserve to move and dance. A ball gown is not a sculpture.

[@miaoputtaraksa4196]

I came to the comments to see if anyone knew James Charles... you know...

[@acaciaeugenia4386]

What song is that in 1:43 ??

[@musicsavage]

"Gymnopedie N°2" by Erik Satie.

[@massimosquecco203]

Fabulous but archaeological, that for me is a compliment. Nowadays Maison Dior sells - not really special - sneakers for 1700 EUROS! This fact alone makes clear how we are fallen in truly dark ages...

[@giging2911]

James Charles persona or side hustle

[@hairielstv1072]

Is me or anyone else misunderstood with the spelling to james Charles 😂

[@MTMF.london]

Charles James.

[@nataliakozie6045]

I thought this was about james charles and was very confused

[@dannsherstone1037]

Amazing and fascinating - but only one body type. I wonder if he ever challenged himself to work with very thin, plump, flat chested etc.

[@LittleRedSlipper]

And you can’t go........why?

[@etiemable]

I thought this said James Charles and I was about to be so confused???????

[@janettechapple6542]

The dresses are beautiful but I do wonder about his wish to change female anatomy to an ‘ideal’. I suppose that’s the difference in attitudes between now, and when he was working.

[@seethevolcane]

You should avoid show. Just get the catalogue. Show is so dark, you see Nothing! As usual, dumb media swoons.

[@lateblossom]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. These gowns are all ugly to me...to put it simply.

[@leeannasloan526]

Couture isn't always beautiful...a lot of couture I find grotesque or not pleasing to the eye because of the symmetry...like one shoulder is huge and the other shoulder is not there at all or small..or the clothes come off the body in a weird way we aren't used to seeing...I think the swan gown is gorgeous but I like bustle dresses...on the other hand I think the puffy white coat is awful...but they are all interesting and have an artistic style to them that is probably different when scene in person...I imagine seeing the stitching and all the little details we don't see on a flat screen make a difference It's hard to like something if you simply don't like something and I get that...mermaid dresses for example are something I cannot stand and never will no matter who has them on.

[@Y.HAJ.]

Leeanna Sloan couture is an art. Art has no limits or rules

[@parker6739]

Really? I like the structure

[@parker6739]

I want to wear them all 🤤

[@loveiskind23izamar]

I read James Charles

[@kristine8338]

💛