Ikat & batik print
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Let us not forget Gucci Spring Summer 2010
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Actually before Van Noten and Gucci, De La Renta had used ikat in his 2005 collection.
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Then he used it again in Spring Summer 2008
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I am glad that this season Country Road has made a number of clothes using the same type of material.Thankfully, these clothes are more affordable than those from Gucci or De La Renta or Van Noten's collection.
From left to right: Ikat print dress 229 AUD; Print Pants 129 AUD; Print Pocket Skirt 129 AUD |