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Entrepreneur wins national design competition | Afro

By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Spy movies like Bond…James Bond to be exact, the polished looks of government workers and her mother’s glam style are all sources of inspiration for D.C. native and award-winning designer Deidre Jefferies, owner of luxury clothing brand Espion Atelier. Jefferies, a seasoned designer, takes pride and time in […]

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