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Losing heart, what separates us from the French designer (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chanel

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'the french designer' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for chanel that I've seen before include "Coco -, Fr. designer" , "Coco --, French fashion designer" , "Scent company" , "See 1" , "French fashion designer and perfumier, d. 1971" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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