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Dare Wear: New 'Native' Fashions

February 25, 2009
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LAS VEGAS—Tired of wearing the same old “rez rags” day after day? Consider the new Fall 2009 collection of Native American-inspired fashions by Christian Audigier, debuted at “an exciting fashion show set against the backdrop of a western saloon titled 'Dream Catcher,' ” as the press literature put it.

The fashion show was part of a trade show by Christian Audigier called “When I Move You Move.” It took place at Caesars Palace here Feb. 16-19.

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