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polly morgan; An up-and-coming London artist mixes indie names with big British labels.(Interview)(Brief article)

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| March 01, 2007 | Kane, Florence | COPYRIGHT 2007 All rights reserved. Reproduced by permission of The Condé Nast Publications Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Florence Kane

ALL CREATURES GREAT

AND SMALL

My artwork is centered on animals I taxidermy, and I incorporate fauna into my wardrobe, too. I pin enamel bird brooches to my short gray Paul Smith blazer. And I'm thinking of making a fur hat and stole out of roadkill for myself. All the fun of fur with no guilt!

THE UNDERGROUND

My friend Leena Similu has a new London-based label called Les Chiffoniers. I have a pair of her PVC black leggings that zip at the hips. It's impossible to wear them without every woman asking me where they're from. And Maia Norman, Damien Hirst's wife, and Sue Foulston make beautiful dresses under the label ...

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