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The First of the Beautiful People
Condé Nast was neither snobbish nor witty but he made the most of those who were
March
1
1973
Helen Lawrenson
The First of the Beautiful People
Helen Lawrenson
March
1
1973
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The First of the Beautiful People
Condé Nast was neither snobbish nor witty but he made the most of those who were
March
1
1973
Helen Lawrenson
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