He worked at Rochas from 2002 to 2006, creating exquisite gowns and dresses that were lavishly expensive.

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Rochas could not sustain the business so they shut down the ready-to-wear division around the time that Theyskens won the CFDA International Award.

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Before that, he apprenticed with Nicolas Caito, former head of the Rochas atelier, and worked in design at Proenza Schouler and Marc Jacobs.

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Nigerians started picking up the game in 1958 when Dr. Oladele da Rochas Afoda, a prominent businessman, became the first Nigerian member of the club.

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"I find it interesting to work with precious fabrics for unusual silhouettes, " said Rochas designer Marco Zanini, who offers a gold brocade pantsuit for resort.

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While this means that customers who missed the Rochas coat during the trunk show might be able to find it on the site months later, during the normal fall shopping season, it also means that Moda needs to buy, store and sell a large inventory of clothing, just like a department store or Net-a-Porter.

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