Wangoholics

If you're obsessed with Alexander Wang's delectable sportswear-inspired Resort 2012 collection, then head to the designer's flagship ASAP tomorrow, November 9. If that minor inconvenience they call a 9-5 prevents you from breaking away from your computer to partake in some live retail therapy, you can always shop the collection online instead. Just make sure you have an Excel spreadsheet tab handy, in case your boss walks by. 

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Spanking new e-commerce site Community Collection is merging fashion and philanthropy like never before. Blending the flash-sales concept of Gilt Groupe with the goodwill ethos of TOMS, this exciting platform helps both consumers and designers boost their charitable initiatives by donating a percentage of sales to a specific cause. In other words, we can all finally bid adieu to buyer's remorse.

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While non-fashion folk closed up shop on Friday night to enjoy 48 hours of R&R, the rest of us geared up for two days of back-to-back presentations and runway shows by trading in our 7-inch platforms for flats. You see, dressing cute the first few days of NYFW is fun and all, but after a few rounds of subway, taxi, and – yes – pedicab sprinting to complete an impossible schedule, comfort rapidly becomes key. Sure it's stressful, but you know what? We love it. Read on for Part One of my weekend show and party highlights, including a chat with Jessica Stam and Terry Richardson--bonus Grace Coddington sighting--after the jump.

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By now you've seen your share of Fashion's Night Out event round-ups, but let's be honest – do you really think you'll have the time and energy to hit up every single goings-on? If you're like us, then you've already learned from FNO's first and second years that planting yourself at a handful of solid events is all you really need do to fully enjoy the full experience. Plus, September 8 is on a Thursday, not Friday, so it might be wise to take it slightly easy. With that in mind, read on for our list of best-bet FNO events in New York and Los Angeles so you can streamline your party plan.

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Prabal Gurung isn't the only designer with a "new thing" going on. Last week, Alexander Wang debuted a campaign video featuring electro-rap star Santigold (née Santi White) and Spank Rock's Naeem Juwan dancing to a remixed version of White's hit single, "Go." This isn't the artist's first collaboration with Wang - she also performed at his NYFW SS10 afterparty back in 2009, and is a front row regular at his runway shows. Now, another Wang favorite, Baltimore rapper Rye Rye, happens to be starring in Gurung's fashion music video.

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● On June 17, Alexander Wang will debut a new collection of small leather goods available for purchase exclusively on eBay's flash-sales hub, Fashion Vault. [Style] ● To kick off the new Z Spoke by Zac Posen offerings on Rent the Runway, the popular luxury rental portal is giving away three handbags from the designer's diffusion line. [Racked] ● We're loving these handmade leather sunnies by Berlin-based label Sic Gloria. [WBE]

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● Our favorite social shopping app, Pose, now lets you showcase your style finds within your own custom profile page. Version 2.0 also lets you discover the finds of brands like Levi's and those of your friends. [Mashable] ● What doesn't Heidi Klum do? The supermodel-turned-host is now a footwear designer, launching not one, but two shoe lines: A seven-style collection called HK by Heidi Klum (sold exclusively on Amazon) and a six-style sneaker collection for New Balance (available on the brand's website). [WWD] ● Another day, another reason to shop Alex Wang. Take 40% off the designer's spring 2011 apparel, footwear, and accessories while shopping the pre-fall 11 RTW collection. [Wang]

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● The Runway to Green project has inspired designers like Jason Wu and Rachel Roy to integrate greener practices into their design processes. [Dedham] ● Emmanuelle Alt's second Paris Vogue features Kate Moss in an array of colors, moods, and exposures. [Fashion Copious] ● Peep this intense teaser for the LA-themed issue of Paris-based magazine, Man About Town, which was guest edited by photographer Hedi Slimane. [Hint]

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Alexander Wang's digital domination continues with the release of a new video featuring French model Aymeline Valade. In the second installment of the label's confessional series, Valade chats candidly before opening Wang's FW11 runway show about her life and career. There's no doubt that the model is one of the designer's muses, as she was also the chosen one for his first ever print ad campaign. So, just who is Aymeline Valade?

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● Starting today, Alexander Wang will contribute 10% of all sales made at his new store and online to the Japanese Red Cross for one month. [Hint] ● The Proenza Schouler boys are not happy with Target's PS1 knock-off (above). [NYT] ● Dakota Fanning may be the face of Marc Jacob's new fragrance, "Oh Lola." [Fashionista]

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