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" There's such a feeling of satisfaction when something you imagined turned into something real. "
Prabal Gurung
You
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Satisfaction
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" There is undoubtedly a lot of pressure that comes with recognition, which can be a good thing and bad thing all at the same time. But if you stay focused and don't lose sight of what you're doing and who you are, you can rise above it. "
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" The woman I design for is very curious. She loves fashion, but she also is passionate about what is happening around the world. "
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