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Bruce Sterling
Mar 11, 2010 10:48 AM

Fabbed on the Catwalk

*I'd be guessing that these sintered-nylon fabricated heels (a) stink (b) pinch and (c) blister, but who cares? Lookah that hot young industry putting on the ritz.

http://www.freedomofcreation.com/for/high-heel-shoes-by-pauline-van-dongen

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