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Catherine Clavering

@kissmedeadlier

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Cynical psychologist, lingerie brand founder, disabled. She/her.

London
Joined June 2009
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@kissmedeadlier
Catherine Clavering
7 months
Just spotted the "you can't criticize fast fashion, it's mostly being bought by people on low incomes" trope again. When the average order value is over 95usd, the annual spend is 106 billion, and you have this vast increase in people disposing of garments after 0-2 wears . . .
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@kissmedeadlier
Catherine Clavering
3 years
I'm now wondering how many other fabrics British Imperialism killed. ?
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
The cassia in blue is in the sale - ends Tuesday!
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Catherine Clavering
4 years
And this is why I am not allowed near the customer service inbox if Maz can possibly help it.
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
All garments from guest brand Emma Harris are made to order in their UK workshop from the finest silks and laces and using artisan sewing techniques. The Renée range is available in ‘raspberry’ and ‘blackberry’
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Catherine Clavering
7 months
then that's not being driven by low and very low income buyers. On the other hand what it *does* do is hugely drive down wages for garment labourers and it fucks up the environment in low income areas first
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
NEW IN! Have you seen the latest drop from the @kissmedeadlylingerie x @playfulpromises collection? 💚
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Catherine Clavering
3 years
I feel like there's a joke in here about shaking your pom-poms, but I'm way too British to know for sure ;) Dolores Pompom floaty chemise and knicker by Bettie Page Lingerie, on the site now in peach, coming soon in chartreuse.
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
The Rufflebutt is a firm favourite with its cascading ruffles. @sayhellojess_ wears the all-black version, and it also comes in turquoise and wine, in S-2XL
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Ok so how priceless is this photo of Justizzie1965 (over on Twitter)?! Deadlies truly are the best 😹 Our velvet Doren set is currently available in mustard, plum and navy (with the suspender belt at half price this week only!); and the Bettie Page marabou robe is currently a…
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
The Vargas cupless dress is currently reduced! @isabelle_sweetginger wears it with her favourite KMD set in these images by @franckhoutmann 🖤
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Catherine Clavering
3 years
I've caught a few "I wash my garments in vinegar and they don't seem to like it! what did I do wrong?" type queries recently and the answer is; do not wash your garments in vinegar.
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Our winter sale ends soon! Get 25% off the Elle French knickers in a variety of colourways while you can :) 🎩📸 @sayhellojess_
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
🥶🥶 @lil_astra_burly suffers for her art in the overwire corselette: “Quand je fais genre que tout va bien alors que je me les gèle sévère 😬” Photographed by @emilienlacaze
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Catherine Clavering
4 years
That time we were accidentally pink and floral and an alarming number of stockists really liked it.
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
@KarolinaZL I started watching Queen Charlotte this evening and had a strop when the dialog included claiming her dress could kill her cos of whalebone :)
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
The ever sumptuous @miriam .veil looks, well, sumptuous in the Tempest basque by Bettie Page Lingerie 🖤 (also available in red and peach)
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Sunday best 🎩✨🖤 @sayhellojess_ wears our Retro Classics in black. The roll-on girdle is an essential for every stocking lover. A sheer sheath with mild control, it is finished with 6 metal suspender clips
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
Close up on our Retro Classics 6-strap suspender belt - looking great in @vintageclio And if I’m not mistaken, it is also our Elle robe from a few years ago :) Always a joy seeing how Deadlies style our garments, keep those spica coming and don’t forget to tag us!
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Catherine Clavering
3 years
Love the Caresse on @peachy_nihilist ! 🖤 Caresse is from our joint collection with @playfulpromises - sizes 30-44 A-H and XS-6XL
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
I regret to say that *all* shops are based on someone or a group of people who select merchandise specifically for their outlet from a range of suppliers and then spend time on merchandising it, so that they can charge more for it.
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Catherine Clavering
4 years
That time we realised that Jess can wear the biggest hats :D
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Catherine Clavering
4 years
That time we were a lady assassin school.
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Catherine Clavering
3 years
@lingerie_addict As a british psychologist I'd also like to see a bit more critical thinking about the whole diagnostic system. But that's hard to do when some bits are acceptable to discuss and not others.
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Meet the Cassia, a sky blue set in embroidery made exclusively for Playful Promises. Now available - with a quarter cup option - one the site :)
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Catherine Clavering
5 years
@alexisohanian I'm slightly confused to hear that neither I nor any of the other women-run brands I have worked with in the last 15 years exist. Or possibly are secretly men.
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Psst! Have you checked what's new?! :)
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
As @sayhellojess_ has done an entire deadly shoot not involving any weapons (so we no longer get told off!) we’re celebrating by giving 25% off selected styles :) These include the Elle French knickers and the tie-side knickers shown here, and much more besides! Link in bio
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
Oh my, doesn’t @cat__catastrophe look mesmerising in this shot by @bombshellpinupphotography ? Cat wears the Vidal from our joint collection with @playfulpromises (and hair is by @silverscreenvanity ) This girdle is now sold out but you can still get the other bits from the …
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
FREE BRIEF when you pre-order now! Based on a longline bra we started developing years ago, the overwire corselette is dropping soon! Handmade in the UK, THIS IS THE ONLY RUN that uses this overwire. I’ll explain why when I have recovered from The Process, so ask me again in…
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Loving how @megvnmvrie styled her Retro Classics Doren set with the pumpkin seamed stockings from What Katie Did (if memory serves, we still have a couple in stock). The corset is also from @whatkatiediduk 🧡 #repost #kissmedeadlylingerie #kissmedeadly #vintagestyle
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
I've got some overwire news coming next week :)
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
The Retro Classics roll-on girdle in ivory is currently reduced in the sale. It’s already May, but here in the UK it’s still very much stockings weather :)
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Catherine Clavering
9 years
Naughty knickers for free? But the Sirena bra and cincher and choose classic or ouvert! http://t.co/MNO3IypWUz http://t.co/bxrju7ZhBY
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Catherine Clavering
5 years
A touch of blue velvet for the festive season 💙Very limited edition, grab yours while stocks last :)
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Catherine Clavering
6 years
@lingerie_addict I want to make some modern commercial stays in 2019 for fuller busted folks who hate wires :)
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
50% off a selection of Kiss Me Deadly suspender belts and girdles this week! This includes the Emmeline cincher (pictured on/by @sayhellojess_ ), one of our most luxurious garments with its silk satin front and unusual black embroidery. Very limited edition made in the UK 💕
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
The Doren Bra now comes in a 2XL - a very slightly bigger underbust band with a higher volume bust. @sayhellojess_ pairs it with the Sappho sheer pencil skirt and the matching retro classics suspender belt and brief #kissmedeadly #kissmedeadlylingerie #retroclassics #retros
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
What a fun pic featuring our Audrey and Siddal set! The last few pieces for both ranges are currently heavily reduced :) Photography @samesource Make-up @makeup_by_tchot Models @daddy_anli @daisijo @skaterroller
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
Solar from Bettie Page Lingerie: your favourite retro silhouette (bullet bra, longline girdle and high waist knickers) with added golden moons and stars 💫🖤🌙 It’s a limited edition that comes in 32-42 A-F and XS-4XL but hurry! Some sizes are already sold out!
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Turquoise and emerald are personal favourites, but our tie-side knickers also come in black, peach, silver, red and burgundy. Which would you pick? And yes, serious bathroom goals in these self-portraits by @sayhellojess_ 🛁✨ #kissmedeadly #bluelingerie #greenlingerie #ties
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Catherine Clavering
5 years
Our Longline Vargas girdle is back! A firm favourite with the Deadlies, this design is a retro-inspired classic. Stock tends to sell out quickly, so pre-order yours to be first up when they arrive! #shapewear #girdle #longlinegirdle #shaper #vintage #ret
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Weekend mode activated! This shot by @samesource features the Steinem bra, Retro Classics longline girdle and Audrey set on @cat_de_schrodinger and @daddy_anli MUA @makeup_by_tchot - jewellery @jewelrybyrpf
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Catherine Clavering
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
A small restock of the Retro Classics in black is on its way. You can pre-order yours now to secure your size and nab a mystery gift. Despatch is expected to be later this week, all going well, which is not a given :)
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Catherine Clavering
5 years
So Maz's update, left (me), is too nude/sexual for fb/insta, but Morgana, right, is ok. Either I mysteriously failed to ever notice my extreme sexual magnetism, or the algorithm hates women having fun ;)
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Catherine Clavering
6 years
For people confused by @lingerie_addict saying that thin privilege exists; this article links to studies evidencing that fat people on average earn less, get promoted less, and are less likely to be hired.
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Catherine Clavering
7 years
By popular demand... Nearer The Moon have popped back up on our site! These styles are made to order, so no...
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Catherine Clavering
7 years
Literally everyone you ever speak to in the lingerie industry has, at some point, succumbed to temptation and worn a bra as a hat.
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Our retro classics suspender belt comes in all ivory and all black - and did you know you can get 6 or 8 straps in the latter? :)
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
A 6-strap suspender that sits on the natural waist is helpful to keep stockings in place - and our continuity line includes this narrow powermesh style :)
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
Flash sale! Get 20 to 70% off our own designs as well as guest brands’
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Very excited to be putting the Audrey up (by guest brand Bettie Page Lingerie) - I kinda want to pair this with our Rufflebutt knickers. Play it safe with all black, or clash with bright turquoise or wine? :)
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Catherine Clavering
5 years
So hey, if you didn't know, I am ill, like, 15 years, disabled sort of ill :) KMD exists BECAUSE of disability. Otherwise me and my 3+ fancy postgrads would be back working in counselling psychology ;) Anyways here's some of my writing on hidden disabilities (cont)
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Catherine Clavering
3 years
That time I looked at the fabric shears and thought "well, that's one weapon for the shoot!"
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Thank you to @chroniciconicc - @josefienhoekstra for modelling and shooting the mustard velvety doren 🙂
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
Our glorious @sophiaszabosworld looks delectable in the Vidal bra and suspender belt 🧡🌹 Check out our Hidden Illness highlights to see more of Sophia
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Still in weekend lounging mode? Keep it as elegant as @lil_astra_burly in her KMD Retro Classics 6-strap suspender belt 🖤 Shot by @mgvp_photosvideos
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
I'm very sad to say that I'm closing shop as fast as I can manage it. I've met so many wonderful people through KMD over the years, but I've reached a stage in chronic illness where I just can't manage. Thank you for your support - and I hope your lingerie continues to delight :)
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Have you seen the Bettie Page overwire bras? They're a very classic 50's style - and they mix and match well with our retro classics suspenders and shapewear :)
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Catherine Clavering
3 years
We've pretty much sold out of the 2XL classic 6-strap for the moment - but you can head over to Playful Promises for more stock! Did you know they can supply you direct from their USA and Australian warehouses, too? :)
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Catherine Clavering
3 years
That time* fencing gear wasn't really recognisable to a few folks and we got some strange questions about the white jacket :) *That time posts refer to archive styles. Check out the website for similar new versions :)
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Catherine Clavering
4 years
BRB trying to find the words to describe the utter gorgeousness of the Harlow & Fox x Karolina Laskowska capsule collection 😭
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
Absolutely enchanted with all the new photos created for us by Josefien and Daisy @liliumcrew - check them all out on the site :)
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Catherine Clavering
3 years
Pick up a pair of tie-side knickers this weekend - order over £40, select your brief and use code 'freeknix' :) Always important to keep your hands warm on photoshoots, right? ;)
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Catherine Clavering
7 years
The Beauvoir suspender belt is a lighter, lacier take on our Van Doren; 6 straps and metal clips, as always!
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Catherine Clavering
7 years
Well, those went fast! The first set of longlines flew out soI'm restocking. Anyone know when Anna from Playful sh…
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Catherine Clavering
6 years
Purple perfection with retro lingerie and 1930s inspired sleepwear.
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
“Hallo! Have you heard that the Kiss Me Deadly flash sale ends soon? … Yes, the Tempest basque is part of it, but hurry before it ends!”
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Catherine Clavering
4 years
BRB trying to find the words to describe the utter gorgeousness of the Harlow & Fox x Karolina Laskowska capsule collection 😭
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
Flashback to some of our fave pictures this year: @bettiebangbang wearing the Caresse and the Diana from our joint collection with @playfulpromises 🖤 First 2 images by @scphotoz
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Catherine Clavering
9 years
Our owls don't come for free, but the knickers do! http://t.co/MNO3IypWUz http://t.co/J1HgiGKNvn
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Catherine Clavering
3 years
Seamed stockings from Playful Promises, all in stock now - what's your favourite colour? :)
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Catherine Clavering
5 years
Did we mention that our wine suspender belts match perfectly with the Juliet range from Playful? The bras come in extended size ranges with options for fuller busted and curvy babes, so now there's even more scope for mixing and matching your scanties! …
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Catherine Clavering
3 years
Hi! My name is Catherine, I run Kiss Me Deadly, and I'm disabled. That isn't me in the picture, that's Viktoria Modesta, but you can read about disability and lingerie here :)
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Always in dark mode… @annacyphre looks stunning in the Howitt set. The styling is immense 🖤💜 Find the Howitt set in our current special offers with 30% off! Available in S-2XL and 32B-36DD
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Catherine Clavering
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Catherine Clavering
5 years
BRB trying to find the words to describe the utter gorgeousness of the new Harlow & Fox x Karolina Laskowska capsule collection 😭
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Catherine Clavering
10 months
Philmore says I should call it the Kiss Me Deadline day :) Anyways, yes, I am closing the shop.
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Psst! Have you checked what's new?! :)
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
@lingerie_addict I see that sort of 70's dress, I start checking I've got a working fire extinguisher.
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Catherine Clavering
4 years
@Ragdoll_Inc I mean this dude is clearly unlikely to ever be a customer even before he experienced my graciousness ;)
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Catherine Clavering
5 years
Loving this kink-tastic shot of the beautiful @syn_ariad and friend 🤐 As shot, styled and art directed by the awesome @femmeferale . Blue velvet lingerie by us, panniers by the exquisite @magdaleneceleste and corset by @whatkatiediduk . #lingerieadd
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
We all know it’s not a dress, but this still very much works :) @pastelantoinelle looks sensational in the Lysistrata lace-up skirt 🖤😻
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Catherine Clavering
5 years
This fun button-up nightgown features an embroidered foxy friend peeking out from the neckline 🦊Also, POCKETS. Hell yeah.
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Catherine Clavering
1 year
Our Doren set is now available in lagoon velvet (I think it comes up brighter in person) - choose from big pants or very big pants :)
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Peach or pink? Do you buy clothing from the description or from photos? Do you even read the descriptions or just the product name? The Bettie Page Lingerie Classics now come in all-peach, in XS-2XL
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Merry Christmas :)
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Catherine Clavering
2 years
Our Doren set in mustard velvet is impeccable for the season 🍁 And the suspender belt is part of our half price offer… which ends soon! Photography of/by @josefienhoekstra / @chroniciconicc 💛
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