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...bunch of ideas in their head, and then suddenly one bursts through and announces itself and has with it all of the challenges and solutions you need to be interested in a project for a couple of years or more,” Eggers said. “Valentino??s story was more urgent than other projects that I had going on.”Both Eggers and Deng said the process was a painful one. Deng was asked to systematically recall scenes of violence and horror in exacting detail, and the responsibility that Eggers felt for Deng?...

Author: By Richard S. Beck, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Trio Talk Sudanese Voices | 3/1/2007 | See Source »

...power of the written word in educating the public about genocide in Darfur in a conversation at Memorial Church yesterday. The two men fielded questions about how they wrote the book, titled “What is the What,” and Eggers’ choice to relate Valentino??s story through a novel rather than through a traditional nonfiction medium. Such a decision, Eggers explained, came after prolonged frustration and feeling as if he “had hit a wall.” Three hours after giving up on the project altogether, Eggers said...

Author: By Brenda C. Maldonado, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Author and His Muse Talk Darfur | 2/27/2007 | See Source »

...Dior is even more theatrical: Dramatic red coats with oversized collars and giant belts stand against a mirrored red background.The last room of the exhibit is the only one that truly delivers, featuring three heavyweights of the Paris fashion world: Valentino, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, and Christian Lacroix.Unlike Galliano, Valentino??s clothes are not conceptual; they focus instead on feminine details like ruffles, bows, and beading. Chanel, the epitome of Parisian fashion, appropriately stands center stage. In a nice touch, each piece includes a note on how many hours of labor went into handcrafting each garment.One evening dress...

Author: By Claire J. Saffitz, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Boston Tries To Be Fashion-Forward | 11/30/2006 | See Source »

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