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Soft makeup and polished hairstyles complete the overall presentation with minimal effort
A wood-fired Italian dinner inside a warmly lit dining room reads cocktail or smart casual, not formal black tie
It comes in a colorful botanical print in lightweight chiffon, and also a solid pink or blue color in soft satin
(In other words, these couturiers are all betting that this style will please their customers, the 4000 folks around the world willing to spend $50,000 to $300,000 on a single dress.) For an industry that operates on its own schedule, and often seeks the skills of outsides embroidery houses and artisans (like Lesage), it's a rare moment of duplication