Events/Causes
February 14, 2011
By Rachel Lamb
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week used to be one of the most exclusive events in the world, but the world of fashion – and the event itself – has evolved so dramatically that more consumers can now attend. But is that necessarily a bad thing?
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