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Thea Porter may have studied in London, but her designs were influenced by the childhood she spent in the Middle East. And her use of exotic fabrics is particularly evident in today’s VPOD.
This Thea Porter masterpiece is eye candy for most of us mortals–yes, that’s a high 4-digit price on the tag–but that doesn’t mean we can’t all appreciate it for the work of art…
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Thea Porter spent her childhood in Damascus before studying art at London University and opening her own boutique in 1967. She loved exotic fabrics and lavish textures and soon became known for her bohemian ethnic clothing.
Today’s VPOD features an outstanding example of her work. This gypsy dress swirls with colorful exotic style but with its tight bodice and that gold-brocade circular cutout, it still packs…
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