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The Man Who Wore His Watch Wrong
Gianni Agnelli ruled an industrial empire, broke the rules of elegance, and became the man everyone wanted to imitate.
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The Beauty of Things That Age.
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Style is never simply about what we wear. It is also about who we are, who we wish to become, and how we choose to be seen.
From the quiet confidence of a beautifully made garment to the theatrical world of haute couture, we explore the designers, traditions and personalities that have shaped the language of fashion. Not merely what is fashionable, but why it matters.
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Dressed Like an Emperor. Behaving Like a God.
Mike Tyson, Gianni Versace and humanity's magnificent obsession with looking powerful.
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