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PHOTOGRAPH BY RENÉ HEBERMACHER A new exhibition turns its focus on one of the world's most stylish women, Daphne Guinness. The Iconoclast D 60 BAL HARBOUR aphne Guinness doesn't shy away from taking fashion risks; she of the 10-inch heels that teeter dangerously on edge, and of armor-worthy dresses and headpieces. It's no wonder that on first meeting, Valerie Steele, director of the Museum of the Fash- ion Institute of Technology, began to engage this enchantress to mount a show of her most iconic looks. The exhibition "Daphne Guinness" fea- tures about 100 garments and accessories from Guinness' personal col- lection, including designs from the likes of Alexander McQueen, Azzedine Alaïa, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, John Galliano for Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Rick Owens, Gareth Pugh, Valentino and Guinness' own de- signs. We sat down with Valerie Steele to discuss "Daphne Guinness" and the woman behind the show, two years in the making.—Tali Jaffe