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While we love a floor-sweeping silhouette for formal and semi formal dress codes, these gowns would also fit right in at a beach ceremony or rustic celebration

The two references most active in the current market are the 5196 and the 6119, both of which preserve the clean aesthetic of the original while incorporating modern finishing techniques and updated movements

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Fully lined and cut to a midi length, this piece delivers modern elegance with a dynamic edge