But even if it hadn't originally been part of Bertelli's grand plan to eliminate his wife's two biggest competitors, the departure of both Lang and Sander from the fashion conversation allowed Miuccia Prada to effectively become the Catherine de Medici of luxury minimalism.

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So it was entirely fitting that Penn Station and Grand Central were conceived and constructed on the most lavish scale, as triumphal departure points for those travelling great distances across a land of teeming possibilities, and as monumental entrances for those many people who were visiting New York to get a glimpse of the future.

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The former Wales Grand Slam-winning coach had been in charge at Sixways since 2007 following the departure of John Brain.

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Hamilton also insisted his departure has not created any animosity within the team heading into this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.

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He was Wales skills coach during the 2005 Grand Slam and took over as caretaker head coach for three matches in 2006 after Mike Ruddock's shock departure.

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