Review of Advanced Style (2014) by Adam Smith for Empire — 11 May 2015

A highly enjoyable glance at Gotham's veteran haute couturists.

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This review of Advanced Style (2014) was written by Adam Smith and published by Empire on 11 May 2015.

Advanced Style has generally received positive reviews.

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