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Dior, Valentino, the Fontana sisters and Italian linen: what to buy, how to wear it now and how to keep it clean.
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Kris Jenner in vintage Valentino and Vittoria Ceretti in vintage Versace: why women who can wear anything are going back to the archives.
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Vintage Dior, from the Bar jacket and the full skirt to lace, chiffon and brocade, with seven plain ways to wear the pieces now.
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How to clean leather trousers at home, inside and out, with white vinegar or mild soap, so that they need dry cleaning less often.
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Why vintage and new clothes should be cleaned before you wear them: washing, steaming, and the case for natural fibres such as silk and cashmere.
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Zoe, Micol and Giovanna Fontana: the three sisters from near Parma who dressed Linda Christian, Ava Gardner and Audrey Hepburn from their Rome atelier.
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Vintage Italian linen from the markets of Arezzo and Lucca, and four tips for upcycling a printed cloth into a dress you will wear.
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Karen Millen England made tailoring that lasted. Why I regret parting with mine, the founder’s return, and what Boohoo’s ownership means for the label.
