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Jewelry designer Delphine Charlotte Parmentier : 'We were given more creative freedom 20 years ago'
Jul 5th, 2012
High-end jewelry and fancy accessories designer Delphine Charlotte Parmentier collaborates with major couture houses like Balenciaga, Daniel Swarovski, Valentino, Lanvin, Karl Lagerfeld, Christian Lacroix and Thierry Mugler. Head of a Paris-based studio that employs 45 people, she also runs her own brand. Between two runway shows, she took a moment to describe to Relaxnews how a collection comes about. (Source: AFP Relax News) -
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