Sing The Body Electric: S/S25's Floatiest Looks Of The Season
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Photography: Agata Pospieszynska. Styling: Charlie Harrington. Model: Anita Pozzo at Premier Model Management. Hair: Declan Shiels at Premier Hair and Make-Up. Make-Up: Liz Pugh at Premier Hair and Make-Up, using Dior Beauty. Stylist's Assistant: Hadya Tuofiq. Set Design: Gillian O'Brien. Set Assistant: Sophie King. Local Producer: Chebabo & Co.
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