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Friday August 12th, 2011

Racked Dealfeed: bit+piece, Haute Hippie, Laura Merkin and More!
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Racked Dealfeed: bit+piece, Haute Hippie, Laura Merkin and More!

Haute Hippie
Deal: Discounts on original samples, archival pieces, and current-season stock
When/Where: Monday, August 8 through Friday, August 12. Daily 11am—6pm. 336 W. 37th St between Eighth and Ninth Aves, ground floor (no phone)
Link: hautehippiestore.com
Ends: Friday, 12 Aug 2011

Lauren Merkin
Deal: Up to 70% off handbags, clutches, and accessories
When/Where: Tuesday, August 9 through Friday, August 12. Daily 11am—7pm. 231 W 29th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, suite 201 (212-239-2459)
Link: www.laurenmerkin.com
Ends: Friday, 12 Aug 2011

threeASFOUR, Salvor Projects, Kria
Deal: Up to 70% off clothes, jeans, bags, scarves, shoes, and jewelry
When/Where: Thursday, August 11 through Saturday, August 13. Daily noon—8pm. 172 Forsyth St between Stanton and Rivington Sts (646-490-7885)
Link: www.salvorprojects.com, threeasfour.com, kriajewelry.com
Ends: Saturday, 13 Aug 2011

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Monday April 18th, 2011

Racked Dealfeed: Vivienne Westwood, MoMA Design Store, Michael Stars, and More
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Racked Dealfeed: Vivienne Westwood, MoMA Design Store, Michael Stars, and More

Vivienne Westwood, Malo
Deal: 60% to 80% off clothing for men and women, accessories, and shoes from Vivienne Westwood and Malo
When/Where: Sunday, April 17 through Friday, April 22. Daily 9am—6pm. 20 W. 36th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves, sixth floor (646-257-2666)
Link: www.cpsamplesale.com
Ends: Friday, 22 Apr 2011

MoMA Design Store
Deal: Up to 60% off accessories like jewelry, watches, bags, and scarves, including Japanese textiles, jewelry by Alexis Bittar, and Frank Lloyd Wright designs.
When/Where: Through Sunday, May 8. Midtown: Sat—Thurs 9:30am—6:30pm, Fri 9:30am—9pm. 44 W. 53rd St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-767-1050.) Soho: Mon—Sat 10am—8pm, Sun 11am—7pm. 81 Spring St between Crosby and Broadway (646-613-1367)
Link: www.MoMAstore.org
Ends: Monday, 9 May 2011

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Thursday June 17th, 2010

The Best Long Skirts and Dresses Out There
Shopping

The Best Long Skirts and Dresses Out There

The long skirt (and dress) comeback is steadily gaining momentum. Whether it’s a backlash against the plateauing popularity of minis, or just another ‘90s trend revival, we’re kind of digging this look. And, given its prevalence on the Fall ’10 runways and even Resort, this trend isn’t dying down anytime soon. But we wondered: Can everyone pull it off?

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Tuesday October 20th, 2009

Fashion Is Fun

It’s Only Rock-n-Roll

Rock-n-Shop is the latest pop-up shop to hit New York. But unlike others we’ve frequented, this one is adding live music to the mix. The event is hosted by Openhouse Gallery and is designed to marry music with fashion, while focusing on the current rocker-chic trend. It will showcase twenty-five different apparel and accessory brands, Read more →

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Monday August 10th, 2009

Trendspotting

Feathers Trickle Down

There were a few feathers in February, mostly of the rock n’ roll variety. Black and brown ones peppered Ann Sofie Back‘s collection while William Rast decorated his punky cowboy jeans with white. They were used best in Ann Demeulemeester‘s elaborate headdresses. Meanwhile, they’ve translated rather funny for fall. We embrace feathers in general – Read more →

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