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“I felt most beautiful on the red carpet in Givenchys sheer lace dress at a dinner hosted by Givenchy in honor of Marina Abramovich at the closing of her Museum of Modern Art retrospective, The Artist is Present, in 2010. It was the first time I had been dressed for an event, and everybody just fell in love with the dress.”

Quote by Joan Smalls

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Born on July 11, 1988, Joan Smalls is an internationally renowned model. She is highly regarded in the fashion industry for her unique temperament and diverse style. Smalls' career began in New York, and she quickly became a favorite of many international brands, participating in numerous fashion shows and advertising campaigns. more

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