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“What I most identify with is effortless fashion, looking as if someone's not put a lot of effort into their look.”

Quote by Sara Blakely

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Sara Blakely (born February 21, 1971) is an American entrepreneur and founder of Spanx, a leading shapewear company. Starting with just $5,000 in 2000, she transformed a simple idea into a billion-dollar global brand that revolutionized the women's shapewear industry. Blakely is one of the most successful self-made female billionaires in the world and an inspiration to entrepreneurs worldwide. more

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