A moment to wonder how Nomi Malonewould pronounce Gucci.
Mother of pearl cropped up throughout Fords fall 2002 offering.
Post-fall, DeSwarte carried her heels down the runway at Milans Hotel Diana.

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This, Andre Leon Talley surmised at the time, could break her career.

A moment to wonder how Nomi Malonewould pronounce Gucci.

Mother of pearl cropped up throughout Ford’s fall 2002 offering.

Post-fall, DeSwarte carried her heels down the runway at Milan’s Hotel Diana.