Inspiring Visions of Fashion from the Mentally Challenged


	Inspiring Visions of Fashion from the Mentally Challenged
clip-on-tie
10-8-2009 11:37 AM
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clip-on-tie says:
"Everyone defines “handicapped” means “working with less”, but these artists made it opposite, working with more of everything: more freedom, more imagination and more truth."
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10-8-2009 3:01 PM
lollipop10
Good job!
10-8-2009 11:36 PM
mcsmithblack
I like the 'Cat Lady' outfit.
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