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i think what was always so fascinating about watching branquinho was seeing the evolution in her work. she literally grew up with every collection she produced. her early years were so supremely beautiful and i hold them very dear to me but they had a drama and a certain sense of rebellion....but as the noughties rolled in,the feeling moved away from that sort of adolescent drama into grown up,almost classical clothes. nevertheless,the one attribute,or two,shall i say,that remained so very true to branquinho was her unabashed sense of simplicity and craft. i can recall visiting the louis shop in antwerp where her full range was carried and i was just so taken by all the little elements you never blatantly saw in a photo or on a catwalk. there was still this mystery about her work,an inspection one had to experience in person that often left me feeling utterly delighted. to be honest there's not enough mystery in fashion anymore.
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