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Surprising cottage industry fuels Art Galore fashion
In Guilford Surrey 40 cottages host housewives stitching cat suits mini dresses and capes for Art Galore a direct sales fashion venture by Michael Papirnik now with 3000 agents across England America Canada Germany and more He stresses low prices by cutting middlemen ships designs from Scotland and uses local seamstresses earning 12s 6d per dress while sending trends from agents and designers to stay hot amid global sales pressures.Supporting sentiment notes agents include 20 students at San Jose College and a pop star driven launch on a Guilford London train.
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Nadeane Walker
Associated Press
Guildford
England
Surrey
Carnaby Street
Chelsea
London
Michael Papirnik
Papirnik
America
United States
Canada
Brazil
Germany
Japan
France
Spain
Cambodia
Penny Bone
Sally Parkin
San Jose College
California
Rag Trade
Art Galore