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Tom Scott's new women's line, once only scarves, combines traditional knitting techniques with a modern sense of structure, and has built a solid fan base among with-it architects and other kids of the grid who dig the vertebrae-like details and other alien effects. Hand-made from cashmere and lambswool, Scott's fall collection is based on distorted antique clothing patterns fused together asymmetrically. In addition to selling at Zero, fashion central for the East Village, Scott will also start creating the men's knitwear for the store's eponymous line, designed by Maria Cornejo. Zero, 225 Mott St., 212-925-3849.

Finally, a shop where you can booze and browse. Lounge, A new super-sized SoHo boutique, features a bar and dining room—run by the green team behind the Lower east Side vegetarian mecca, Angelina's Café—where you can snack on hors d'oeuvres and pastries while indulging in a glass or three of your preferred poison. Just a few wobbly steps away you'll find euro-chic brands like Etro and Paul Smith, one-off pieces from Jeremy Scott and a dizzying array of sneakers, denim and assorted sportswear. We'll drink to that. 593 Broadway, 212-226-7585.

Recalling the indie-chick appeal of Patti Smith, the new women's line from offbeat men's designer Rachel Comey, with its off-the-hip silhouettes, asymmetric tailoring and stage-ready skinny pants, will no doubt get lots of play this fall. Our fave look from the collection is this silk top and skirt set with an apocalyptic print design. Opening Ceremony, 35 Howard St., 212-219-2688.

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When it comes to bathing suits, Brazil can really stretch the imagination, but the outrageous offerings from Sao Paulo label Neon extend to another dimension altogether. Stylist and designer Dudu and his partner, Rita, dress their bathing beauties in some seriously loud styles, including a diaper-inspired thong and hand-painted paper pasties, all with New Wave color combos and surreal, cartoonish silhouettes. This one-piece arrives just in time for summer's last splash. From $100 at Opening Ceremony, 35 Howard St., 212-219-2688.

The Lower East Side collective Art Fiend Foundation is among a growing movement to revive the late 60's and 70's taste for wearable art, a trend that exercised a strong influence on fashion's subculture, yielding true originals like Kaisik Wong. Now, after two decades of commercially-driven American design, fashion has found a new fascination with the one-off Arts & Crafts object. Keeping up pace, AFF stocks un-trendy treasures from modern folk-fashion pioneers Susan Cianciolo, Elisa Jimenez and Ninh (left). 123 Ludlow St., 212-420-1033.

By Sameer Reddy

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