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Article: Nicole Farhi: doing her thing. (fashion designer)
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- WWD
- Article date:
- November 13, 1991
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NEW YORK -- Nicole Farhi's philosophy is beginning to pay off.
"If you do what you feel is right and keep at it, it should work,' says the French-born designer who, after eight years of designing her own collection in England, is finally making international news with her casual, sophisticated fashion.
Soft-spoken and known for her discretion, Farhi's tame character is reflected in her understated designs. The classic lines come alive with what she describes as "colors that are nondescript" and subtle details like a soft wrap or an unusual collar that lend a quiet sophistication.
"Clothes come second to a personality. You must be recognized ...