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Satie bought seven identical suits
In 1895, Erik Satie used proceeds from a small legacy to buy seven identical dun-colored suits. This became the period associated with his Velvet Gentleman image. A wardrobe can multiply the garments while keeping the outward appearance unchanged.
More suits did not mean more different looks.
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