Patricia Schmid is a Swiss fashion
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. She has appeared on the cover of
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and French
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, and in advertisements for the Japanese cosmetics company
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. She has also walked in shows for
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and Jean Paul Gaultier.
After three years of modelling Schmid decided to take a break and travel the world. She also spent some of this time designing her own
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and making pieces for friends like Guinevere Van Seenus and
Milagros SchmollMilagros Schmoll is an Argentine fashion model. She began modeling in 2003, and has appeared on the October 2006 and February 2008 covers of Italian Marie Claire and the July 2007 and May 2008 covers of Argentine Elle....
.