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In today's "Kanye West Loves Fashion" news, WWD has announced that the rapper will indeed return to Paris Fashion Week to present his sophomore womenswear collection at 9:30pm on March 6. Now, the Telegraph reports that 'Ye met up with billionaire Topshop tycoon Sir Phillip Green last week for lunch to discuss an upcoming project. "They were in the restaurant for several hours tossing ideas back and forth," Telegraph reveals. Hmm.

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Jamie Freed

Jamie Freed is the personal shopping manager for Topshop and TOPMAN. She lives in Williamsburg and works in Soho. This is her take on four places she likes, and one place she doesn't.

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Last year, we called designer Mary Katrantzou the dreamweaver of our 2011 New Regime. Thanks to her progressive pattern-clashing and ever-growing roster of fierce followers like Anna Dello Russo and Hailee Steinfeld, we're pleased to say that the Greek-born Londoner has wildly surpassed our expectations this year. Now that she'll soon have a successful Topshop collaboration under her belt, it looks like 2012 will be her year, too.

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● Topshop denies that a collaboration with John Galliano is in the works, but they're still mum on whether they're partnering with Gwyneth Paltrow. Interesting. [Fashionista] ● Calling all word nerds: Anthropologie's new Tumblr blog is sure to help you sharpen your Scrabble skills. [WWD]

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Representatives from Burberry, ASOS, and Topshop were among the attendees at ASBCI's latest workshop on sizing and fashion technology. The two-day event, held in the UK, featured a hands-on introduction to the latest shape scanners, pattern generation systems, and new digital practices that will help achieve precise sizing in apparel and footwear. As we all know, an ill-fitting garment can really kill your look (and overall mood), so designers targeting perennial sizing conundrums is a sight for, well, sore eyes.

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No stranger to fast-fashion designer collaborations, Topshop is back in the swing of things with its current partnership with David Koma. You may recognize his designs from paparazzi pics of Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Kylie Minogue. Koma’s avant-garde garments feature futuristic tailoring and unconventional lines. As if Topshop sales weren't competitive enough already, the collection contains just 5 designs, with only 30 items per piece.

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"A Man Repeller is a girl who loves the fashion trends that men hate."

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Bona Drag is so cute. Right now they're offering free gift wrapping by request, which can also include a handwritten message on a vintage greeting card if you email them at info@bonadrag.com right after you place your order. They've also extended their holiday return policy and are offering FREE shipping when you enter CHESTNUT at checkout. The shipping deal ends today, December 17, so don't miss it! ● Now this is a serious deal. J.Crew is offering an additional 30% off their already marked-down Factory items, plus free shipping on orders of $150-plus when you enter MUSTHAVE at checkout. Offer ends December 20. ● Because they know you can't leave their site without dropping some serious cash, Topshop is hooking up FREE shipping on orders over $100. Plus, beauty buffs who order three or more Topshop makeup products receive a complimentary gift box, while supplies last.

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So here’s a little trend: dogs on clothing and accessories. A few days ago I spotlighted animal garb, consisting of several different species. However, I’m seeing man’s best friend in particular popping up on some quirky accessories. I love dogs—they’re definitely my favorite animal. So I decided to further explore this mini-trend to see what else is out there. I found quite a few adorable canine goods. I think you might agree! Starting with this Marc by Marc Jacobs Dogs of MMJ Tee, $98.

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