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Style Icon · 1940s
Carmen Miranda
Carmen Miranda lit up the screen with colorful ruffled dresses and towering fruit-topped headpieces. Her joyful, exotic style brought a splash of brightness to the war years. She became one of the most recognizable performers in the world.
Did You Know
At her peak in the mid-1940s, Carmen Miranda was reported to be the highest paid woman in the United States.
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