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Designer Undra Celeste Duncan Talks Creating a Legacy in Fashion

Undra Celeste is geared toward multicultural women who infuse their personalities and culture into every aspect of their lives, particularly how they dress. Duncan spent years learning the ropes of fashion on various sides of the business by working in corporate design, product development, and more before launching Undra Celeste New York in 2014.

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