Costume Ball Celebrates Charles James Exhibit

Moshpix: The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum presented an exclusive preview of its new exhibition Charles James: Genius Deconstructed. A who's who of Chicago's social set attended the gala, which celebrated the work of the fashion icon, often credited as being America's first couturier. James grew up in Chicago before heading to New York to make his name. The collection will be at the museum through April 16‚ 2012.

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