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“The Maier woman is not a woman who doesn't have fun. My woman is not a woman who doesn't have a life. I like clothes to suggest something. I'm gay, but so what? I still have that sensibility that I like to look at a beautiful woman, and I'm as intrigued as any straight man. I probably look even harder because I like what you don't see.”

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Tomas Maier
Tomas Maier

Tomas Maier is a renowned fashion designer known for his minimalist and elegant design style. His career began in Italy and later achieved great success in France. Although the exact birth and death dates are unknown, his design career spanned several decades, profoundly influencing the fashion industry. more

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