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We thought more about all the global issues and what people might want from a fashion exhibition. By showcasing both couture and modern looks that make political statements, the exhibition examines why, in the fickle and fast-paced fashion world, the little black dress has achieved that rare status of being truly above the fray, says Ripley in the statement

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