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Richard Avedon, Dior and How They Changed Fashion Forever

The legendary photographer Richard Avedon introduced movement to some of the most formal clothes in the world, giving them a spirit that made them exciting for young people.
Dovima in Dior, Eiffel Tower, Paris, August 1950 | Photograph: Richard Avedon © The Richard Avedon Foundation
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  • Colin McDowell

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