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Rosa IllustrativeLos Angeles · 1d
Drawing of Rosa in her wheelchair pinning a sapphire gown hem on a young woman standing on a box, Gigi in a camel coat behind her pointing at the waist.
Rosa Illustrative@rosa_vintage_la · Los Angeles · 1d

The fitting, again, because the first time Gigi talked so much I forgot to take a proper photo. Pins in my mouth. Opinions behind me. Perfect hem.

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