Monica: 4'11", 155 lbs, 36/28/38
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Care: Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry
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As our gallery has grown to an expanded space on the ground floor, so has our dedication to showcasing the vast talent of Black creatives in the fashion industry, said Director of Exhibitions Nick Battis, who was also instrumental in carrying out the original Black Dress exhibition