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The long sleeves provides added coverage

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The thoughtfully directed catwalk featured walls adorned with photography by Cokers late father, captured during a time when immigrants were not warmly embraced in the U.K

A coordinating scarf completes the ensemble, providing versatility for layering or draping

Closure: lace up