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Ruffo Research by A.F. Vandevorst shearling pullover sweater, fw 2000
Ruffo Research by A.F. Vandevorst shearling pullover sweater, fw 2000

Ruffo Research by A.F. Vandevorst shearling pullover sweater, fw 2000

By A.F. VANDEVORST

Located in London, GB

▪ Ruffo Research shearling pullover sweater ▪ Creative Director: A.F. Vandevorst ▪ Fall-Winter

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Early 2000s Italian Sweaters

Ruffo Research by Veronique Braquinho S/S 1999 Leather Mid Black Skirt
Ruffo Research by Veronique Braquinho S/S 1999 Leather Mid Black Skirt

Ruffo Research by Veronique Braquinho S/S 1999 Leather Mid Black Skirt

By Veronique Branquinho

Located in Caserta, IT

- Designed by Veronique Braquinho - Spring Summer 1999 - Leather Midi Skirt - Minimalist silhouette hitting at knee length - Two-panel construction with horizontal seam at mid-thigh ...

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1990s Italian Pencil Skirts

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Ruffo Research Italy Nappa Jacket IT42
Ruffo Research Italy Nappa Jacket IT42

Ruffo Research Italy Nappa Jacket IT42

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Size: IT 42 / FR 38 / US 8

Ruffo Research Italy Nappa Jacket IT42

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Fantastic jacket by Ruffo Research Italy upersoft leather, nappa Black color "Bell" like sleeve

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets

Ruffo Research Pleated Leather Shell
Ruffo Research Pleated Leather Shell

Ruffo Research Pleated Leather Shell

Located in New York, NY

Ruffo Research was established in 1998 as an incubator for cutting-edge design talent. A new

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20th Century Italian Shirts

Ruffo Research SS2001 Rider Jacket
Ruffo Research SS2001 Rider Jacket

Ruffo Research SS2001 Rider Jacket

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Designed by Sophia Kokosalaki, Ruffo Research’s spring 2001 collection showed a more playful color

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Early 2000s Jackets

Ruffo Research SS2000 Leather Biker Jacket
Ruffo Research SS2000 Leather Biker Jacket

Ruffo Research SS2000 Leather Biker Jacket

By A.F. VANDEVORST

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Ruffo Research sub-label, which showcased a different young designer each year, and provided a

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Early 2000s Coats and Outerwear

Ruffo Research SS2000 Leather Biker Jacket
Ruffo Research SS2000 Leather Biker Jacket

Ruffo Research SS2000 Leather Biker Jacket

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Ruffo Research sub-label, which showcased a different young designer each year, and provided a

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Early 2000s Jackets

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By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

The jacket is a quintessential example of Thierry Mugler's visionary approach to fashion, where structure and drama collide in harmonious opulence. A white version was worn on the a...

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By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a beautiful plum Gucci mini dress, designed by Tom Ford. From Fall/Winter 2002, this stunning dress features ruched fabric at the bust with several thin straps which meet ...

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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Located in Montgomery, TX

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

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By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

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Chanel Spring 1995 Barbie collection cropped jacket

By Chanel, Chanel Boutique

Located in PARIS, FR

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