How long does it take?

Ever wonder how long it takes to construct a Chanel sequined dress? The dress from Chanel’s S/S 08 Couture collections took 400 hours to make with many fittings and alterations. Or how about the length it takes to have an Oscar De La Renta ball gown dry-cleaned? Typically sequined gowns take a dry-cleaning specialist 2 hours to clean.
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