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Dr. Valerie Steele, museum director at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, guides us through the exhibit called, She's Like a Rainbow: Colors in Fashion. Covering 250 years of fashion history, the exhibit chronicles the significance and symbolism of colors in fashion. This exhibit delves into color dictating moods, the perception of social rank and current industry trends, seemingly minor, yet significant distinctions.

Join us as Dr. Steele gives us a sneak preview into the exhibit.

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