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In the end it wasn't a Silver Lake hipster or someone headed to Burning Man that submitted the winning bid for Betabrand's golden, glittery, one-of-a-kind Envy Pants we told you about late last month. It was a network administrator from Oxford, Miss. Christopher Simmons, 22, who shelled out $910 for the pants, says he had already purchased a pair of the “gluttony” themed pants — the first of a series themed around the... 

Designer Meredith Fisher had her first sales appointment for her now-defunct fashion collection, WAYF, at L.A. boutique Satine when she was still in high school. Soon after, the Kentucky native was shipping orders to Barneys New York out of her college dorm room. And now, after a brief hiatus from fashion, Fisher's back with a new collection, Charles Henry . And the sleek line, which debuted for fall 2010, all but encapsulates how Soho House-hopping... 

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You can't stop the beat — or the product tie-ins for hit TV show “Glee.” A few weeks ago, Macy's announced it would debut a “Glee” clothing collection for back-to-school. And now mall accessories chain Claire's has partnered with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products on a “Glee”-themed jewelry and accessories collection. Launching Sept. 3 inside three “Glee”-branded pop-up shops —... 

“Avant-garde basics” is how designer Valentino Vettori describes his new collection, IMPROVD , adding, “I didn't want women to have to think about how to put the pieces on. I wanted them to be avant-garde but simple.” Vettori, a 10-year veteran of Diesel’s design team, recently launched the wearable, chic collection with another industry insider, Sam Ben-Avraham, founder of the well-known Atrium boutique in New York... 

Our compatriots over at L.A. Now just posted news of a raid last week that netted counterfeit knock-offs of luxury labels including Burberry, Hermes and Chanel that would have fetched some $12 million if sold as the real deal. According to Robert Faturechi's piece, the haul included some 47,000 wallets, watches and other items, and more than 30 people were arrested.  Read More →

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Yves Saint Laurent 's famous Tribute platform sandal has been redone in fetching — and symbolic — hot pink, a show of support in the effort to find a cure for women's gynecological and breast cancers. YSL created the suede slippers, dubbed the Pink Party Tribute Heel, exclusively for Pacific Palisades boutique Elyse Walker — in homage to Walker's longtime support of cancer research for women. One hundred…  Read More →

Field trip! This week’s installment of Your Stylist takes us to The Surplus Store on Venice Boulevard where I found that while the military look is a strong trend this season, items such as tough lace-up boots, canvas camouflage bags and vintage army jackets work anytime.  Read More →

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Adding some texture and a few waves in your hair may not seem like a big deal to most people, but when you're Kim Kardashian and known for your flawless face and super polished and silky hair, even the tiniest amount of messiness makes a difference. For her Emmy look,  Read More →

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Sales A. Kinney Court in Venice is holding a Courtyard Session sale on Friday and Sept. 3. Eyewear will be marked down as much as 70% off retail, including makes by Oliver Peoples, Paul Smith, Mosley Tribes, Thierry Lasry, Mykita, KBL and Rare Vinatge. Session music will be provided by DJs Mathieu Schreyer and Osamu, and complimentary wine and beer will be served to over 21s with ID. 1423 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. (310) 392-3400. 6 to 10 p.m.... 

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