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“All one really requires for putting anything over is enough energy and resistance to keep on plugging the idea. Someone will eventually fall.”

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Elizabeth Hawes

Elizabeth Hawes, born on December 16, 1903, was an influential American fashion designer. Known for her minimalist and practical design style, she had a profound impact on the American fashion scene in the mid-20th century. more

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