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COAT/2

  1) ANIMALIER Leopard, but also zebra and tiger: the most feared beasts become tame as kittens when reduced to coats. No reason for alarm: we’re talking printed versions.  They are simply patterned fabrics which render the classic outerwear bold and chic. For the rookie, it’s best to choose a …

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ELSA SCHIAPARELLI/5

  Only after an investment of 100 thousand francs did she register her brand and move the fashion house to Rue de la Paix. After that her imagination runs wild: sporty garments inspired by African and cubist themes, or fabrics with newspaper cuttings, dresses with surreal giant lobsters, animals yet …

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PATCHWORK/2

  In this process the introduction of new synthetic fabrics also played a fundamental role. The first,rayon, was invented in France as early as 1892, but it was not until the next century that artificial fibers appeared on a large scale on the market: at first nylon in 1939, then …

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SHOPPING BAG/1

  Never display the bottom of your purse nor your soul (Indian proverb) Its real name is “Tote bag” (in English “shopping bag” refers to the bags from the supermarket), and its invention is relatively recent. The characteristic of this model is its roominess, so much so that at first …

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THE KAFTAN

  A kaftan is a luxurious way to dress luxuriously when you are at home relaxing with friends (Oscar dela Renta)  It is an extremely versatile piece of clothing and can be worn in various ways besides as a beach robe. Wear it long with heels, jewelry and a small …

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