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Oct 19, 2016 brigitte bardot s status as the ultimate french style icon hasnt slowed down since her rise to fame in the 1950s. Brigitte bardot born september 28, 1934 is a french actress, former fashion model and singer, considered the embodiment of the 1950s sex kitten. Vk is the largest european social network with more than 100 million active users. Jan 28, 2017 short statements about bardot written by contemporaries as well as others influenced by her style are also included in the book.
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