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Nick: “This season, I think I’m going for the 80s-movie-bully look.”

Me: “Like, jock-bully or the loner-rebel-bully?”

Nick: “…like the jock from a broken home, you know? He’s in the right social circles, but he’s got some baggage.”

Me: “I totally get that.”

For those of you who didn’t get that, please turn to page 3.1 Phillip Lim.

Lim’s Pre-Fall 2012 collection is the sartorial equivalent of The Breakfast Club, simultaneously distinguishing and blending all of the exaggerated social conventions and strict stereotypes required for an 80’s teen dramedy. This theatrical uprising in social politics plays out in cashmere and leather.  Varsity jackets, comic nerd prints, and ultra-preppy silhouettes now all sit at the same lunch table – for this semester, at least.

[Cue music for inspirational closing montage.]

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Oftentimes, a single accessory can completely transform a look. There is no denying the transformational abilities of 3.1 Phillip Lim opera gloves, hand-carved Rodarte platforms, or Olivier's shades. But all other statement pieces aside, there is nothing more conspicuous than the adornment on one's head. From Verrier to Hermes, Marc Jacobs to Missioni, here are the most popular hat trends for SS11.

Boater/Boss of the Plains/Gaucho Hat:

Verrier

Hermes

Yohji Yamamoto

Hermes

Carolina Herrera

Wide-Brimmed Floppy Hat:

Verrier

Marc Jacobs

Badgley Mishka

Prada

Alberta Ferretti

L'Wren Scott

Missoni

Images by Style.com; Amanda LaMela

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The initial event listing has finally been released for the return of Fashion's Night Out on September 10, 2010. While additions are bound to be made in the next 24 days, we have created an anticipatory list of parties that might even make Anna smile.

3.1 Phillip Lim - Phillip will be making an appearance at his Mercer Street store on September 10, 6pm to 9pm. Afterwards, he will join the Rag and Bone team for a street-side party. With performances by My Gold Mask, Lim maintains the chic party aura he established back in 2007.

Alice + Olivia - Are you willing to brave Midtown for FNO? Are you mystifyingly tall and thin? If you answered yes to both of these questions, head over to 80 W. 40th Street for Fashion's Night Out to win a chance to be in the Alice + Olivia S/S11 runway show.

ALTER - If you're a Brooklynite at heart and love a good Photo Booth party, the Fashion's Night Out event at ALTER will suit your needs. Sip champagne and check out the newly unveiled collections at 140 Franklin Street this September 10th.

Twinkle by Wenlan - Twinkle by Wenlan will be teaming up with Coclico to celebrate FNO for a night filled with champagne, shopping, and surprises. After Twinkle's solid show last season, Wenlan is certainly a designer to keep on your radar.

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