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Fashion's Night Out: Under the Radar Events We're Excited About
The FNO buzz is out of control, with retailers worldwide throwing lavish parties and bringing out the big guns to attract shoppers. While Bergdorf's and Barneys' bashes are the most elaborate, not everyone wants to stand in crowded rooms shuffling for fun. Here are some of the best smaller events that are sure to be a blast. There's everything from DVF's high tech bash to Kiki de Montparnasse's kinky party to yoga at Adidas for those who just want to relax.
Branding at Its Best: Eleven Special Items to Obsess Over
The printed tote. The logo tee. These are items that many luxury brands create to keep the public going gaga over their pricier goods. Creating trinkets, tees, totes, and more helps keep brands in the public eye; more people can afford a Marc Jacobs key ring than a collection dress. That said, a lot of luxury brands' special items still sell at a high price (see Chanel's bike), and exist to give a greater meaning to the term "lifestyle brand." Either way, there are tons of special items created by our favorite designers that we regularly obsess over and attempt to pool our funds to buy. Click through to see the best of what we think constitutes the "fashionable life."