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David David

Words by Alex Bec, Friday 21 August 2009

David David is David Saunders. A fashion designer with an exquisite eye for colour, form and pattern. Simply cut, elegantly made and a canvas to some really exciting swatches make me wish my pockets were that little bit deeper. Pictured is a charming piece from his current A/W collection.

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