“My initial idea was I wanted to dress rock stars. So that’s a recurring topic and you can see that I love dandified versions of rock stars.”

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Escapism - the tendancy to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy.
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Silf fabric that has been subjected to heat and pressure rollers after weaving to give it a rippled appearance.
Origin: French, "given a watered appearance"

A woolen fabric with a pattern of coloured checks and intersecting lines resembling the traditional designes of horse blankets. From Tattersall's horse market which was started in London in 1766.


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Claire McCardell (1905 - 1958) was an American fashion designer of ready-to-wear clothing in the twentieth century. She is credited with the creation of American sportswear.