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Dresses as Modern Art from the MET Costume Institute: Post 1950

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Click here for Part I – Exquisite Dresses From the MET Costume Institute: Pre-1950 I find it fascinating to watch the evolution of fashion through the decades, as the role and freedoms of women change and progress. It is clear to see that fashion has become less about purely adornment, but more experimental in terms of silhouettes, textiles, […]

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Princess Diana’s Dresses to go on Exhibition

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A showcase of designer gowns worn by Princess Diana will be exhibited next March at Kensington Palace. The retro collection will include five of some of her most memorable and iconic dresses, such as a little black dress by Versace, a monochrome cocktail dress by Bellville Sassoon and fuchsia sari-style and ivory silk crepe dresses, […]

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Prom is round the corner!

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It’s almost that time of year again! Prom (or as we call it here in South Africa, Matric Farewell) is round the corner and I know all you lovely ladies probably have almost every aspect of your look ready for the most fabulous night of your high school career; from your perfect dress to what […]

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