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In this book, camilla retells the story of sleeping beauty with beloved french designer christian lacroix as the prince, tracing the arc of his career from his early days in haute. Feb 20, 2011 christian lacroix and the tale of sleeping beauty, by camilla morton, is available now. Christian lacroix illustrated this fluffy adaptation of the fairy tale that incorporates biographical fashion. When youre the only sane person, you look like the only insane person. Christian lacroix spring 2009 hc christian lacroix. Dec 01, 2009 the administrator of bankrupt fashion label christian lacroix has today announced it has failed to find a buyer.
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