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1. Feather earring (1978)
2. Beret (1979)
3. Paper shirt (1981)
4. Green suede “Robin Hood” boots (1983)
5. Really skinny black belt (1985)
6. “Dress” black leather jacket (1989)
7. Stovepipe jeans (1990)
8. Flattop (1993)
9. Goatee (1997)
10. Feather earring (2000)

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