Which Charles James creation are you?⁣ ✨ ⁣ James crafted his fashions with the precision of an architect, using complex understructures and unconventional seaming to transform the wearer’s silhouette, often with allusions to the natural world. His “Butterfly” ball gown, for instance, evokes outstretched wings with layers of richly hued tulle, while his “Swan” mimics the bird’s arced back. See these dresses on view in “In America: An Anthology of Fashion.” #TheMet #CostumeInstitute #MetInAmerica