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" For me, fashion is exciting, and it should be exciting whether you get it wrong or right. "

Jonathan Anderson

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" My brother and sister were very sporty. They all did rugby. I was very into performing arts. I went to the National Youth Music Theatre. I was one of those singing, clapping children. "

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