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1990s Liyiz Vintage Early 90s Black Crepe Colorful Sequin Babydoll Empire Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage early 1990s LIYIZ black crepe and sequin babydoll empire dress! Flattering high empire
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1990s French Empire Waist Dresses
Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Alfred Bosand Black Metallic Glitter Maxi Dress
By Alfred Bosand
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Alfred Bosand black empire dress in colorful Silver and Green sparkles sequins.
Size
Category
1970s American Maxi Dress
Marni Spring 2007 Blue & Brown Primrose Floral Dress
By Marni, Consuelo Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous archival Marni floral dress from the Spring 2007 collection. New with tags. Made from
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Early 2000s Unknown Empire Waist Dresses
Fendi Y2K Deep Periwinkle Silk Fairy Dress
By Fendi
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning 00's or Y2K textured silk chiffon Fendi dress in a in a beautiful deep periwinkle colors
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Early 2000s Italian Empire Waist Dresses
Ossie Clark Iconic Poppy Print Day Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Ossie Clark for Radley black moss crepe day dress, with a red and black Art deco inspired
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1970s British Empire Waist Dresses
1970's Biba London Long Cotton Day Dress with Lace Trim
By Biba
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Biba London long cotton/muslin day dress . Original woven Art Nouveau Biba label, the collar
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1970s British Empire Waist Dresses
1960s Geoffrey Beene Black Empire Waist Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This Geoffrey Been black gown from the 1960's is feminine and demure with its empire waist and
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2006 "Neptune" Plum Purple Bow Front Empire Cocktail Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2006 "Neptune" Plum Purple Bow Front Empire Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Italian Empire Waist Dresses
Rudi Gernreich Vintage Black & White L/S Maxi Dress
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measurements:
Bust: 32
Length: 54"
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses
Jay Kobrin 1960's Black Matte Jersey Long Dress with Gold Chain Neckline
By Maisonette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jay Korbin for Maisonette 1960's Black Matte Jersey Long Dress with Gold Chain Neckline and Empire
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1960s Unknown Empire Waist Dresses
Collette Dinnigan Dress Lace Beading and Stones S New
By Collette Dinnigan
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Collette Dinnigan black empire waist jeweled deep V neck dress.
Exquisite lace
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Empire Waist Dresses
Alexander McQueen Leather Dress With Belt S/S 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
- Spring / Summer 2006 "Neptune" runway collection by Lee Alexander McQueen
- Empire waist
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Early 2000s Italian Empire Waist Dresses
Printed evening dress with fringes scarf Gai Mattiolo Love to Love
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed evening dress with fringes scarf attached on skirt and tied on the left side of the hips
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2010s Turkish Empire Waist Dresses
1970's Anonymous Simple Black Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Anonymous black silk empire waist sleeveless gown from the 1970's. The simple dress has a unique
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1970s Unknown Empire Waist Dresses
Rety Paris Silk Organza Pop Floral
Located in New York, NY
pop florals in an empire waist dress with full sweep and ruffled collar.
Back zipper. Excellent
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1970s French Empire Waist Dresses
Sportmax Black Lace Trim Silk Pleated Midi Empire Dress L
By Sportmax
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The fine artistry and the feminine silhouette of this designer dress exhibit the labels impeccable
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2010s Day Dresses
MOSCHINO Size 8 Black Rayon Empire Waist Cocktail Dress
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
MOSCHINO cocktail dress comes in a black rayon / acetate featuring a empire waist style, braided
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses
19601960S Green & Black Printed Silk Empire Waist Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Green & Black Printed Silk Empire Waist Dress
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1960s Casual Dresses
Vintage garden party chique beaded bodice flower design empire waist long dress
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
The bodice of this exquisite vintage empire waist dress features an intricate beaded design
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1960s French Maxi Dress
Mod Graphic Empire waist Yellow Black Midi Dress Mam'selle Betty Carol 1960s
By Betty Carol
Located in Wallkill, NY
Blast of color on this stunning 60s Mini Dress. Has a Large wide belt Approx 2.5 in. wide. Great
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1960s American Mini Dresses
ALBERTA FERRETTI ivory grey black silk BEADED EMPIRE WAIST Dress 40 S
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alberta Ferretti babydoll dress in cream, grey, and black silk (100%). With large
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2010s Casual Dresses
MICHAEL KORS Size 4 Black Woven Polyester Blend Empire Waist Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in San Francisco, CA
MICHAEL KORS dress comes in a black woven polyester blend with metallic thread details featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses
NINA RICCI, "Mademoiselle Ricci", Silk Lined Black Dress, circa 1960s
By Nina Ricci
Located in Kingston, NY
NINA RICCI, "Mademoiselle Ricci", Silk Lined, Black, Wool Crepe, Empire Waist, Dress, circa 1960s
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1960s French Mini Dress
1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Empire Mod Cocktail Dress in Black
By Victoria Royal
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Mod Cocktail Dress in Black: Empire waistline. Bodice
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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses
Romeo Gigli 1990s Empire Trapeze Waist Vintage 90s Chic Little Black Dress
By Romeo Gigli
Located in San Diego, CA
Talk about the perfect little black dress! This 1990s ROMEO GIGLI is the ultimate of LTBs! Features
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Chanel Lace Striped Camellia Empire Dress S/S 1988
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
laces and exuberant colors, this dress features an elegant black lace bodice with a prominent square
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Adele Simpson 1980s Red Black White Fit n' Flare Empire Bow Lace Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely chic vintage 1980s / 80s ADELE SIMPSON red, black and white fit n' flare cocktail dress
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1980s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses
1990S Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns
Chloé vintage circa 2007 embellished black silk dress
By Chloé
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Chloé Paris vintage circa 2007 embellished bodice black silk empire waist dress.
Up for auction
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cute and chic 1960's Geoffrey Beene black silk crepe cocktail dress. Empire waist and cap sleeve
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
1990S Bereda Feredi Black Beaded Silk Empire Waist
Located in New York, NY
Decade: 1990s.
Material: Silk .
Vintage condition: Excellent.
Measurements
Bust: 32-34 in.
Waist: 32-36 in.
Overall length: 66 in.
US: 10.
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990S Black Silk Chiffon & Velvet Asymmetrical Empire-Waist Gown
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Silk Chiffon & Velvet Asymmetrical Empire-Waist Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns
Gianfranco Ferre Black Jersey Cocktail Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic Gianfranco Ferre long black dress.
Empire waist with open back and criss cross straps
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1990s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns
ADAM LIPPES black plunge illusion lace neckline empire waist layered gown US6 M
By Adam Lippes
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ADAM LIPPES black plunge illusion lace neckline empire waist layered gown US6 M
Reference: YNWG
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21st Century and Contemporary American Casual Dresses
1990S Black Beaded Silk & Lace Edwardian Titanic Inspired Empire Waist Gown Wit
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Beaded Silk & Lace Edwardian Titanic Inspired Empire Waist Gown With Short Sleeves
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1990s Formal Gowns
1960S Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Demi-Empire Waist Gown With Bell Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1960S Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Demi-Empire Waist Gown With Bell Sleeves
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1960s Formal Gowns
1970 Roberto Capucci Black Silk Empire Gown w Multi-Layered Structured Bodice
By Roberto Capucci
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Roberto Capucci Demi-Couture black Empire waist gown with draped silk crepe Grecian style
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1970s Italian Evening Gowns
1960s French Couture Simone Mirman Black Dress
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1960s black empire line mini dress is couture by French designer Simone Mirman and
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1960s French Babydoll Dresses
Galanos Empire Waist Gown
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Galanos, wool, matelasse, A line, empire waist gown with square neckline, front and back. Dress is
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1970s American Evening Gowns
1970S Black & Gold Silk Lurex Jacquard Empire Waist Lace Overlay Gown With Slee
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black & Gold Silk Lurex Jacquard Empire Waist Lace Overlay Gown With Sleeves
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1970s Formal Gowns
Elie Saab Black Beaded Lace Off the Shoulder Empire Bodice Crepe Gown & Train 42
By Elie Saab
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sleeve black beaded lace empire bodice is lined in nude nylon, the dress itself is black crepe and it
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses
1970S RETY OF PARIS Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Empire Wais
Located in New York, NY
1970S RETY OF PARIS Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Empire Waist Gown
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Lanvin S/S 2007 Alber Elbaz Sz 38 Purple Rhinestone Encrusted Empire Waist Dress
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in San Diego, CA
encrusted empire waist dress ! Tailored bodice with a free flowing body. Large rhinestones at center bust
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
Prada Black Dress With Leather Trim & Fur Sleeves
By Prada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Prada black mini dress featuring an empire waist
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
HELEN ROSE Black Silk Chiffon Draped Gown with Empire Waist Size 2 4
By Helen Rose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Helen Rose design is composed of a black silk chiffon. Features a beautiful draped design with
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20th Century American Evening Gowns
Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Empire Waist Gown with Beaded Bodice, c 1950 sz 6-8
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fine vintage evening dress made by Ceil Chapman. It has an empire waist with a heavily
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1950s American Evening Gowns
1960's Mollie Parnis Black Velvet Dress w Bow
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Early 1960's Mollie Parnis black velvet empire waist dress inspired by the Dior look dresses from
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
1960s Black Strapless Cocktail Dress with Lace and Floral Applique Skirt
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960s black cocktail dress. Strapless and empire waist with a beautifully folded and ruched bodice
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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
1970S GALANOS Cranberry Red Paisley Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Crystal Beaded Go
Located in New York, NY
1970S GALANOS Cranberry Red Paisley Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Crystal Beaded Gown
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1970s American Evening Gowns
Black Empire-Style Stretch Lounge Maxi Dress
Located in New York, NY
Black empire-style stretch nylon-blend maxi lounge dress measures 43 1/2" in length in front, 56 3
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1970s Unknown Loungewear
JIL SANDER NAVY Empire Dress
By Jil Sander
Located in Xiamen, Fujian
Sleek lightweight empire dress with fine knife-pleated lower half. Beautiful dart placements on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Waist Dresses
Narciso Rodriguez Purple Black Silk Asymmetric Hem Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Purple silk high-low hem dress with empire waist and cross back. The bodice and waist of the dress
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2010s Italian Empire Waist Dresses
Adolfo Black and White Shirt Dress with Gold Buttons
By Adolfo
Located in Henrico, VA
This Adolfo dress is a black and white shirt dress that is made out of 100% silk. There is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Empire Waist Dresses
1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Black Cocktail Dress with Trim
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Houston, TX
1960's Mr. Blackwell Custom black cocktail dress with spaghetti straps and circle skirt. The dress
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses
Albert Capraro Black Velvet Empire Waist Dress with Peasant Sleeves
By Albert Capraro
Located in Henrico, VA
This Albert Capraro dress is made from rich black velvet. The waist is elastic and tapered in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Waist Dresses
Black White Monochrome mix-media Lined Silk Print Dress - Flora Kung
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
NWT Mix-media all silk dress.
Silk Georgette top and puff sleeves, silk crepe faille print long
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2010s American Empire Waist Dresses
Mignon Black Lace Empire-waist Shirt Dress with Satin Flat Chelsea Collar
By Mignon
Located in Henrico, VA
This beautiful piece by Mignon is a lace empire waist shirt dress and is lined with a champagne
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21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Waist Dresses
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Brown Jersey Peasant Style YSL Dress with Black Yoke
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
contrasting black yoke. This peasant style dress was a popular theme in YSL's collections and we love that
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1970s European Empire Waist Dresses
Size: See Description
Vintage Nina Ricci Silk Embroidered Beaded and Sequin Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This Nina Ricci dress is completely made from silk. The shell is hand decorated with embroidery
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1990s French Empire Waist Dresses
Herbert Schill Vintage Flower Print Boho Maxi Dress 1970s
By Herbert Schill
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming vintage maxi dress with multicolored flower print in pink, lilac, lavender and orange and
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1970s Austrian Empire Waist Dresses
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You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary black empire dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, White and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a black empire dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Ossie Clark each produced a popular version that is worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much is a Black Empire Dress?
The price for a black empire dress starts at $165 and tops out at $11,911, and on average, selling for $994.
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- What is black tie dress code?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Black tie dress code is a formal dress code typically reserved for special events that take place in the evening. For men, black tie usually requires a tuxedo and a black tie, though in some cases, a black suit may suffice. Women typically wear floor-length gowns, high heels and jewelry and carry clutch handbags. Find a selection of men's and women's formal apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The dress code for a black tie event is formal. For women, this typically means full-length gowns, clutch handbags and statement jewelry. Men's black tie attire is usually a tuxedo. As the name suggests, a black bow tie or necktie is the traditional accessory, but today, some men choose to wear ties in other solid colors or even prints. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of men's and women's formal apparel.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel made the little black dress famous. In 1926, Chanel introduced it, reclaiming a color that had once been largely reserved for mourning. When it debuted, Vogue magazine called the dress Chanel's Ford, considering that just as the Model T made automobile ownership attainable for the middle class, the little black dress made high fashion accessible for everyday women. Find a variety of Chanel dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024For ladies, black tie dress code means that there is an expectation to dress formally. This typically involves wearing a full-length gown. Bold statement jewelry and pumps are also commonly worn to black-tie events. For handbags, women usually opt to carry small clutches with black tie attire. Explore a wide variety of gowns, shoes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What makes the Chanel little black dress so special has everything to do with what the garment symbolized and the era in which it materialized. Legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel revolutionized women’s wear, introducing a more casual, less constricting look for the early 20th century, and debuting uncomplicated skirts and jackets made of a cloth-like fabric called jersey that was considerably unconventional in the world of couture fashion. She set the fashion world alight in 1926 with an elegant but versatile black dress, which was simple and spare compared to other Jazz Age garments (and quite bold, as black was reserved for mourning). Importantly, the dress was affordable during a time of great financial difficulty and aimed at the broadest possible market. Find vintage Chanel dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Coco Chanel first made the little black dress popular in 1926. That year, Vogue magazine referred to the dress as Chanel’s Model T as a way to describe how the approachable design was something the average woman could wear, just as Ford’s Model T automobile made it possible for more everyday people to own a car. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chanel dresses.
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