Why British bespoke is more affordable than French couture
Designers like Emilia Wickstead are the new go-to labels for made-to-measure, and they’re more affordable than their Parisian counterparts
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Designers like Emilia Wickstead are the new go-to labels for made-to-measure, and they’re more affordable than their Parisian counterparts
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