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I start my day with a mind, body, soul practice - yoga, pilates or meditation.

Donna Karan

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Donna Karan
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: October 2
Designer
Fashion Designer
New York City
New York
Donna Ivy Faske
Yoga
Meditation
Practice
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Body
Soul
Mind
Pilates

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