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Conference September 20, 2026

Lecture by Claire Maïques and Vincent Richard de Latour

Conference September 20, 2026

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The two designers will offer a behind-the-scenes look at their work and their approach to textile finishing at the auditorium of the Cité de la dentelle et de la mode on Sunday, September 20, at 3:00 p.m. Free admission, as part of European Heritage Days.

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