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" Social media and technology are democratising and opening up fashion and the process of fashion for all - this has good and bad sides, but that comes with any change. "

Edward Enninful

Change

Good

Social Media

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Edward Enninful

Insecurity

Want

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Edward Enninful

West

School

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Edward Enninful

Important

Diversity

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Edward Enninful

British

Vogue

" There is nothing more classic in the realm of casual than jeans and a white tee - a look that is inherently Americana and reminiscent of the American Dream - an optimistic dream of opportunity, individuality, freedom, and the embodiment of one living their truth. "