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New York Times writer Marilyn Bender observed in 1965 that James Galanos‘ meticulously crafted clothes were “among the most expensve America has to offer.” A simple wool chemise retailed for $500 — equal to nearly$5,000 today!
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The iconic breakfast pairing of Bacon and Eggs is set against a checkered tablecloth pattern, giving these Converse sneakers (1980s) a playful surrealist style. Kitschy sneakers such as these permit the wearer to advertise a favorite food on their footwear.
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This brushed polyester dress from Comme de Garcon’s spring 2018 Multidimensional Graffiti collection depicts artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s seventeenth-century painting of the Emperor Rudolf II as Vertumnus, the Roman God of Seasons.
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Chris Campbell is the lead artist and “baker” behind Shoe Bakery, which creates custom footwear resembling an assortment of desserts. Campbell attributes the popularity of his designs — such as these custom Cartoon Cake flats (2023) — to the pleasant and memorable associations we have with sugary foods hardwired in our brains from childhood.
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Jason Wu partnered with Coca Cola (founded in 1892) for his fall 2021 collection that was inspired by ideas of 1950s Americana and the nostalgia of the general store. For his  Coca cola logo print dress in vibrant red  chiffon, he researched, coke’s evolving graphics in the companies, archives, re-creating the logo in different languages.
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