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Betsy Johnson

Is reality television route to designer success?

December 20, 2012 3:31 pm by Vanessa Friedman
 

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Tags: Betsy Johnson, Isaac Mizrahi, Michael Kors, Project Runway, Zac Posen
Posted in Fashion, Hollywood, Marketing, Shows | Permalink

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