Caroline Charles
(1942-), Fashion designerSitter in 4 portraits
Caroline Charles is a fashion designer who studied at Swindon Art School (1958-60), before moving to London. She completed an apprenticeship at Michael Sherard's couture house, and worked with Mary Quant. After working with photographer Tony Rawlinson for a year, Charles founded her own firm in 1963. Her collections were an instant hit with stars including Cilla Black and Barbara Streisand. She was awarded an OBE in June 2002.
by Lord Snowdon
vintage bromide print, 21 June 1993
NPG P803
by Allan Ballard
vintage bromide print, 1960s
NPG x125460
Petula Clark; Caroline Charles
by Jack Nisberg
chromogenic print, 1965
NPG x135742
by Bronwyn Kidd
chromogenic print, 4 July 1997
NPG x87335
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