Saint Laurent kicks off Paris fashion week
By Reuters
01 March 2017 |
4:05 pm
Saint Laurent's bold new creative designer, Anthony Vaccarello, dazzled the crowds of stars and fashionistas that flocked to the iconic French label's show on the opening day of Paris Fashion Week.
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