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Nice Splice

What’s the newest way to update even the simplest T-shirt top or tunic? Splice it! Not only does it create unique design interest, as you can combine several colours or prints in one item, (we particularly love the way it gives graphic black and white stripes a new spin as shown on these pages,) but they can also flatter your figure like nothing else. For example, look

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