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Dogs and alligators don't usually mix (just ask swamp-adjacent, poodle-less Floridians), but leave it to Hermès to create a harmonious hybrid with its Collier de Chien bracelet.
Lowdown: Comes in all colors of the rainbow, with either gold or silver hardware.
Price: $1250 for alligator, $890 for suede or leather
At: Hermès boutiques worldwide, including 691 Madison Avenue, New York, 212-751-3181
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It's the invasion of Comme des Garçons fragrances! But fear not. While Pearly Monster and Beady Monster look scary, they're only the anti-house's classic and beloved Eau de Parfum and White scents—in frightfully limited-edition holiday costumes.
Lowdown: Designed by Rei Kawakubo herself.
Price: $130 each
At: Comme des Garçons stores worldwide, including 520 W. 22nd St., New York (212-604-9200) and Dover Street Market, 17-18 Dover Street, London (+44 20 7518 0680)
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Jean Touitou of A.P.C. told us he wanted to make these golf club covers because the ridiculous old kind (think poms poms) "distract a gentleman from his game." Could this spell the end of plaid golf pants, too?
Lowdown: In black, cream and fuzzy brown; made from left-over leather from the French label's bag production because, he says, "I hate the idea of leather going to waste. It depresses me."
Price: Only $75 each!
At: A.P.C. boutiques worldwide (including, most likely, the L.A. store that opens in 2007) and online at A.P.C.
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There's no question the eccentric Paul Smith knows his stripes—they're his signature. But did you know the men's designer and Sir can also tan a killer distressed bag? This schoolboy version will make you want to learn your stripes, too.
Lowdown: Equipped with antique closures and large buckles that snap closed; currently in dark brown leather, but more shades available in spring.
Price: Around $1100
At: the new New York Paul Smith store, 142 Greene Street, SoHo, 646-613-3060
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New York label Obesity and Speed shows some glove love with this fingerless cashmere pair, dripping with handsewn charms and chains that hail from old rosaries and other goth-y sources.
Lowdown: In black and gray for now, but look for more colors, and even prints, come spring. Also try on the duo's amazing elbow-length style. Fun Fact: The name Obesity and Speed comes from a song lyric.
Price: $250
At: Select Barneys Co-ops. Call ahead for availability.
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If Rad Hourani were writing this blurb, it would be over already. That's because, for the soon-to-explode French-Canadian designer, it's all about extreme minimalism. Thus, the concept behind this one-size-fits-all, unisex, sleeveless T-shirt—printed with the dates and times of a calendar—is that it can be worn by anyone, anytime.
Shoptart
You might think, given his collaboration with leather-goods house Schott, that Jeremy Scott is going butch. After all, Schott created the biker jackets worn by Marlon Brando and James Dean. But no, that manly legacy is given a swishy twist, like this rococo tea print of treasure trolls in pastoral repose. Also this month: Marni, Stella McCartney, Tom Binns and more.
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