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Haute Couture - The Art of Sewing
In its earliest beginnings, clothing was purely functional as a way of keeping warm and protected from the elements. Over time, clothing has grown beyond that original function to also become a way of expressing one's personal style. This clearly evidenced in the rise of haute couture.
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