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 * ... that The Independent named the black dress (pictured) worn by Rita Hayworth in the 1946 film Gilda as one of the Ten Best Fashion Moments in Film?
 * ... that the pencil skirt was popularised by French designer Christian Dior in the late 1940s?
 * ... that Franc Fernandez, designer of Lady Gaga's meat dress and "Bad Romance" "diamond crown" costume, was mostly self-trained.

Source

 * 1) Recent_additions/2011/June
 * 2) Recent_additions/2009/May
 * 3) Recent_additions/2011/June