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The dress code varies by profession: executives in red, designers in black – and one woman in pink

The dress code varies by profession: executives in red, designers in black – and one woman in pink

About two hundred architects, developers, and officials met at the Oosterdok to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the architecture center Arcam. The event was marked by a distinct variety of professional dress codes among the guests.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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