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“Beauty can be quite boring, especially if you're talking about beauty that doesn't last. And what lasts is exactly the thing that maybe wasn't pretty at first. It comes over time to be beautiful or interesting or exciting.”

Quote by Carine Roitfeld

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Carine Roitfeld

Carine Roitfeld, born in September 1954, is a renowned fashion editor. She served as the editor-in-chief of Vogue France and has had a profound impact on the fashion industry. more

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