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" Kate Moss makes you dream. She has such a passion for art and the creative process. "
Francois Nars
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" True icons are larger than life, unforgettable with an elegance that's mesmerizingly timeless. "
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" When you photograph someone, you have to make them feel good, and you know that they want to look good. It's the same relationship that you have when you apply makeup on somebody. We're almost like shrinks. "
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