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“Preguntaron a Cecil Beaton: ¿qué es la elegancia? Y respondió: agua y jabón. Que es lo mismo que decir: lo elegante es lo sencillo, lo útil, lo de toda la vida. La elegancia involuntaria se asocia al gesto generoso, a la alegría discreta, a la persona que aporta y apacigua.”

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Cecil Beaton
Cecil Beaton

Cecil Beaton was a celebrated British photographer and fashion designer, famous for his iconic images of the British royal family and his significant contributions to the fields of photography and fashion. His career spanned over five decades, during which he captured the essence of the 20th century with his lens. more

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