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Les biches

Among the characters introduced are: The Hostess–– in full party attire with pearl necklace and cigarette holder (originally danced by Nijinska herself); three male athletes; La Garçonne–– a girl dressed in blue velvet with white gloves and tights who dances a duet with one of the athletes, and two young girls whose interactions may lead one to believe they are lesbians.


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Les biches

The character of La Garçonne (The Bachelor Girl), was modeled after the character in Victor Margueritte's novel of the same name.

Vernon Lee

An engaged feminist, she always dressed à la garçonne, and was a member of the Union of Democratic Control.