Anne St. Marie in black silk-acetate velvet balloon opera coat by Charles James, photo by Jerry Schatzberg, Fashion, Fall/Winter 1956.

Evelyn Tripp posing in the Swan dress highlights the signature curve of James' ball gown bodices, photo by Horst, Vogue, November 15, 1951

Dorian Leigh in evening gown of satin and faille by Charles James, photo by Cecil Beaton (also used for Modess ad), Vogue, June 1, 1948