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I think it's always difficult to reconcile the needs of art and business.

Christian Lacroix

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Christian Lacroix
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: May 16
Businessperson
Costume Designer
Designer
Fashion Designer
Grand Couturier
Postage Stamp Designer
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