But this year there was no theme or esoteric concept.

Instead, said Norris, there were people.

The challenge for Norris was how to make dressing, and undressing, a seamless and enjoyable experience.

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It can be hyper empowering and beautiful, but its a lot of work, said Norris.

Im thinking of all of these socially informed circumstances and socially informed dressing, said Norris.

What helped make her point most successfully was the idea of feeling comfortable.

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Are you looking at me because I look good, or because youre intrigued?

Its that essential kind of social comfort.

Norris is most successful when she zeroes in on a classic silhouette and reinvents it.

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