David Bowie (David Robert Jones) Quotes

In order to look special wearing the chancy unique; it must be worn with your persona, and if the two don't blend, then the look becomes pear-shaped.

David Bowie

• Fashion
• Unique
• Special
• Persona

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• In order to look special wearing the chancy unique; it must be worn with your persona, and if the two don't blend, then the look becomes pear-shaped.

  

  David Bowie
  • Fashion
  • Unique
  • Special