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Coco Chanel once famously said, 'Look for the woman in the dress. If there is no woman, there is no dress.'
The essence of elegance, a good cocktail dress should be devoid of frippery and frills, and should highlight only the woman wearing it.
Understated in detail but ultra-luxe in fabric, the perfect cocktail dress cuts a striking silhouette. Wear it to exude a quiet femininity; one that doesn't shout, but that leaves a lasting impression.
It's how to stand out in a room without saying a word. Just as Coco would have done.
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