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Fashion sells dreams, not dresses: Paul Surridge

May 23, 2018

Under Paul Surridge, Roberto Cavalli's glamour has been reinterpreted. Image credit: Roberto Cavalli

 

By Sarah Jones

VENICE, Italy – Luxury fashion is missing an element of aspiration as it focuses on trying to speed up to meet demand for instant gratification, according to the creative director of Roberto Cavalli.

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