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By Sedef Kokcuoglu

"The contrasts of textures and shapes from a city high rise to the textures of the natural environment surrounding it are fundamental to in my creations this season," Susana Mercedes articulated. Without a doubt the artistic designer's work has an architectural sensibility similar to Narcisco Rodriguez. Overall Ms. Mercedes' clothes are cut

and constructed to reveal clean silhouettes and sharp precision, but the lace integrated into the details adds a softening touch.


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