In Londons Hyde Park, 1968.

The songwriter had the Midas touch.

But she similarly made bright white Courreges separateswhich she toldElleFrance made her look like an alienher calling card.

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On Francoise, nothingeven her signature go-go bootslooked calculated or contrived.

Carnaby Street, 1968.

Its angular leaves,she said, reminded her of men who have caused me despair.

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In London’s Hyde Park, 1968.

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Affectionately called the most expensive dress in the world in 1968, Hardy’s most memorable Paco Rabanne look featured 1,000 gold plaques and 300 carats of diamonds, and weighed 20 pounds.

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Carnaby Street, 1968.