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(Think of something along the lines of conversations on The Oprah Winfrey Show, not a fashion talk.) And the theme is women in charge, said Von Furstenberg, who finds inspiration in her mothers story

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And whether it's a divorce from a prince or the severing of business ties, she's proven that, wrap dress or not, her sights will always be set on helping women

The fitted lace-up bodice defines the waist with architectural precision, while delicate straps and a sheer shoulder bow introduce a subtle romantic contrast

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