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Ever since John Galliano’s sumptuous silk origami detailed ballgowns appeared on the runway in Dior’s Couture Collection of 2007 – designers have been inspired to take a mathematical approach – surely testing the skills of their pattern makers. Architectural in feel – pleats, folds and twists – add a truly individual touch to a range of beautiful items from coats, to skirts, to tops and dresses. Highly complicated or simplified and always elegant, these garments give a strong impression of ‘one of a kind’. Creativity and innovation leads the way.

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