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Theophilio Designer: Edvin Thompson Pictured with: Melonee Rembert, model and friend The 29-year-old Jamaican-born Edvin Thompson discovered designing while still in high school in New Jersey, but his real epiphany came in 2013 when he went to New Yorks Afropunk festival

Made for women who like retro style with personality, this Retro Stage black & red 1950s polka dots off shoulder dress with accessories set turns polka dot detail into the main attraction

The fabric is very soft and washable

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