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For her namesake bridal label, the Lebanon-born designer specializes in grand ball gowns and heavily embellished styles, with a dash of the unexpected, like statement veils and colorful dresses

Toni Braxton It's hard to miss the singer's toned abs in this glittery two-piece ensemble in 1990

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First, navy lace at the presentation of Claire Pettibone's Romantique collection: And then this navy number from Sarah Nouri, which is just begging for a spin on the dance floor

However, this type of affair is one that should be eagerly awaited for by rakish men, because it affords us the unique opportunity to add a touch of sprezzatura to an outfit otherwise classified today as ultra-orthodox