Best dressed: it's the fantasy, not the clothes, that make the woman
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A woman's habit of wearing old clothes purchased in second hand stores was influenced by the woman's mother. The mother wore the cast-off clothes of the grandmother's employer. The father fell in love with the mother who looked like a woman of substance due to the expensive old clothes.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1999
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Nanofashion: a futurist fantasy about programmable clothes
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Nanotechnology's programmable clothes will surely change the face of fashion in the future. These clothes are environment-friendly, flexible, durable and even conserve energy. The potentials of nanofashion go as far as the imagination can.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1993
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The great pretender
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Wallis Simpson, better known as the Duchess of Windsor, wore stylish clothes that were enhanced by her unique personality. She made everything she wore look elegant and glamourous. A fashion spread of clothes inspired by her is presented.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
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