Philipp Plein, BoF 500
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Along with his luxe leather and studded hightops, the German designer is known for his extravagant runway shows featuring rollercoasters, robots and cage fights alike.
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Pre-Fall 2016: Philipp Plein
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Kerby Jean-Raymond doesn't fuck with Business of Fashion 500
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Designer Philipp Plein on mixing business with pleasure - Lux Magazine
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BoF - The Business of Fashion
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Aweng Ade-Chuol at BoF 500 Gala / id : 5072165 by Rowben Lantion
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