As the Met opens “The Model as Muse,” celebrating the iconic women who inspired famous designers, Renata Espinosa recalls the faces that launched a thousand lines.
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Balenciaga & Lisa Fonssagrives
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Christian Dior & Suzy Parker
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Christian Dior & Dovima
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Rudi Gernreich & Peggy Moffitt
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Yves Saint Laurent & Veruschka
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Donyale Luna
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Halston & Jerry Hall
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Marc Jacobs & Kate Moss
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Miuccia Prada & Sasha Pivovarova
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