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However, as the decade progressed, the trend shifted towards more subdued and sleek designs, in line with the minimalist fashion movement

Alaas body-conscious clothes, wrote fashion critic Suzy Menkes, seemed a deliberate challenge throwing down a sexist gauntlet in a feminist world. While powerful women such as Madonna, Michelle Obama, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington wear Alaas creations today, his origins were remarkably humble

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She was nominated that year for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Sense and Sensibility .