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Mars of Asheville, North Carolina, a hosiery company, bought reams of white paper (consisting of two layers of paper sandwiching a rayon scrim for strength) from Kimberly Stevens and had it printed in colourful stripe, polka-dot and other patterns, and made up A line dresses that were sold inexpensively through department stores and shops

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The completion of each look came from her playful use of volume and embellishments, as styles were detailed with beaded raw pearls and satin bows, capturing a sculptural grace throughout the collection

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