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- Joy Venturini Bianchi wearing a Chanel coat, ("I call it "channel") and surrounded by dresses left to right: Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren Collection, Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman, Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Moschino.
- Bianchi in the Helpers House of Couture dressing room describes how this gilded gown incorporates horse hair to make the skirt stand out.
- Bianchi with an Alexander McQueen dress.
- Bianchi with an Alexander McQueen dress, which is not for sale but part of her archives.
- The jewelry room.
- More jewelry, flanked by dresses left to right: Naeem Kahn, Oscar de la Renta, Christian Dior, Lanvin, Badgley Mischka, Halston
- More jewelry room.
- ... more.
- The gold table
- Rhinestone party
- The chunky necklace table
- The finishing touch that every boho-formal outfit needs
- Alexander McQueen dress, Alaia shoes
- Shoes and dresses galore
- Alexander McQueen belts (Bianchi was wearing one the first time we met)
- Lanvin, Badgley Mischka, Halston