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Jun 25, 2012 7:30 AM EDT
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From Coco To Leandra, A History of Man Repelling

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Elsa Schiaparelli — In an age of black and white, Elsa Schiaparelli brought color, Surrealist whimsy, and humor into the fashion scene. In hues like Shocking Pink, Schiap's wares were definitely not for weak, but rather, the lion-hearted.

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